Serving 391 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Lunenburg Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lunenburg Primary School's student population of 391 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Lunenburg Primary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)70-74%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50-54%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Lunenburg Primary School often compared to?
Lunenburg Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lunenburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Lunenburg Primary School?
391 students attend Lunenburg Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Lunenburg Primary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lunenburg Primary School?
Lunenburg Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Lunenburg Primary School offer ?
Lunenburg Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Lunenburg Primary School part of?
Lunenburg Primary School is part of Lunenburg School District.
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