Page-hilltop Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 70%).
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
581 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
43 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
78%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ayer School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% MA state average).
How many students attend Page-hilltop Elementary School?
581 students attend Page-hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Page-hilltop Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Page-hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Page-hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Page-hilltop Elementary School part of?
Page-hilltop Elementary School is part of Ayer School District.
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