C+ Top 67%

Page Hilltop Elementary School

Grades PK-05 AYER, MA

Dropped 70 spots from last year

#553 State Rank
C+ District Grade
115 Washington Street, AYER, MA 01432
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
539 Students
93.6% Attendance Rate
42.9 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

36.3% Proficient or Above
1.3% Advanced

Mathematics

38.3% Proficient or Above
3.5% Advanced

Science

51% Proficient or Above
3% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 03 47% 1%
2025 English Language Arts 04 36% 2%
2025 English Language Arts 05 26% 1%
2025 Mathematics 03 54% 3%
2025 Mathematics 04 38% 4%
2025 Mathematics 05 23% 0%
2025 Science 05 51% 3%
2024 English Language Arts 03 59% 9%
2024 English Language Arts 04 38% 3%
2024 English Language Arts 05 40% 3%
2024 Mathematics 03 48% 6%
2024 Mathematics 04 32% 3%
2024 Mathematics 05 44% 3%
2024 Science 05 57% 5%
2023 English Language Arts 03 44% 4%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

539 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 60.5%
Hispanic 17.6%
Black 8.2%
Asian 7.1%
Multiracial 6.3%

Gender

54% Male
46% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 10%
Special Education 19.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch 36.5%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.6% Attendance Rate
17.8% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

115 Washington Street, AYER, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Page Hilltop Elementary School's grade rating?

Page Hilltop Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #553 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 67% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Page Hilltop Elementary School?

Approximately 539 students are enrolled at Page Hilltop Elementary School.

How does Page Hilltop Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Page Hilltop Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (36% proficient), Mathematics (38% proficient), Science (51% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Page Hilltop Elementary School?

Page Hilltop Elementary School has an attendance rate of 93.6%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Page Hilltop Elementary School part of?

Page Hilltop Elementary School is part of Ayer-Shirley School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.