D
Needs Improvement
47/100

West Street

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 156 West Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
Overall
D
47/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.03 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 47th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

47
Repit Score
out of 100
328
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$29K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%47/100Students gain 1.03 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 48th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 80% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−33 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency14% (−35 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%27%reading -35 pts, math -31 pts2nd percentile (list)
Hispanic17%8%reading -16 pts, math -22 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income12%12%reading -24 pts, math -19 pts1st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 156 West Street
City Southbridge
ZIP Code 01550
District 2511010
NCES School ID 251101001770
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01550

Understanding the community around West Street helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,182
Per Capita Income $31,102
Poverty Rate 12.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.0%
High School or Higher 80.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $254,700
Median Rent $1,142
Owner-Occupied 43.8%
Renter-Occupied 56.2%
View full data for ZIP 01550 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for West Street.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 73.5%
White 20.1%
Black 3.7%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 328
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for West Street?
West Street has a Repit School Score of 47 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend West Street?
West Street has 328 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does West Street serve?
West Street serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does West Street receive per student?
West Street receives $28,978 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around West Street in 01550 ▼
Avg Home Value
$387,375
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,882
1-Year Change
+4.8%
% Renters
56.2%

Other Schools in 01550

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026