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Northwest vs. Paxton Center

Should you attend Northwest or Paxton Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Northwest
45 Stearns Avenue
Leominster, MA 01453
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Paxton Center
19 West Street
Paxton, MA 01612
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Northwest ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 669 students in grades 1-5, Northwest ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Paxton Center 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 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-5
K-8
Total Students
669 students
432 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Paxton Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Paxton Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
32 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Paxton Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Leominster School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Paxton Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wachusett School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#1217 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#792 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Paxton Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
46%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxton Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxton Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Paxton Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest by grade.
This chart displays the students of Paxton Center by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
39
Grade 1 Students
112
57
Grade 2 Students
154
43
Grade 3 Students
136
48
Grade 4 Students
130
51
Grade 5 Students
137
50
Grade 6 Students
-
43
Grade 7 Students
-
56
Grade 8 Students
-
45
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Leominster School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Paxton Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
50%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Leominster School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Paxton Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Leominster School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Paxton Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
85%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Leominster School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Paxton Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Leominster School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Paxton Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.63
0.27
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Paxton Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Paxton Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Leominster School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Paxton Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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