Serving 540 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 540 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Page Hilltop Elementary School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
540 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Page Hilltop Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Page Hilltop Elementary School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#556 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
7%
10%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Page Hilltop Elementary School's ranking?
Page Hilltop Elementary School is ranked #556 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Page Hilltop Elementary School often compared to?
Page Hilltop Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cyrus E Dallin, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School, Ayer Shirley Regional High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School?
540 students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Page Hilltop Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Page Hilltop Elementary School?
Page Hilltop Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Page Hilltop Elementary School offer ?
Page Hilltop Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Page Hilltop Elementary School part of?
Page Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ayer Shirley School District.
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