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Public School | Grades K-5 | Ashburnham-Westminster

Briggs Elementary School is located in Ashburnham, MA and is one of 3 elementary schools in Ashburnham-westminster School District. It is a public school that serves 445 students in grades K-5.

Briggs Elementary School did not make AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Massachusetts in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Briggs Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.

In 2011, Briggs Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Briggs Elementary School's students and teachers. more

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96 Williams Rd, Ashburnham, MA 01430

(978) 827-5750

Ashburnham-Westminster

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Students

Enrollment (2011)

Total: 445

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Student Economic Level (2011)

In 2011, Briggs Elementary School had 22% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Massachusetts had 34% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.

Student Ethnicity (2011)

White

94%

Hispanic

Two or More Races

Black

Asian/Pacific Islander

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Ashburnham-Westminster District Spending

$12,003Per Pupil

The Ashburnham-Westminster spends $12,003 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 60% on instruction, 37% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Ashburnham-Westminster District

15:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO

In 2011, Briggs Elementary School had 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Massachusetts average is 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.

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About the MCAS

What is it?

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.

Which Grades and Subjects?

Students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 are assessed in English language arts and math, and in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.

How is it Scored?

Students score at one of four levels: above proficient/advanced, proficient, needs improvement and warning/failing. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level. Students must pass the grade 10 MCAS in order to graduate from high school.

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