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Meetinghouse School

8 South Street
Westminster, MA 01473
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Meetinghouse School serves 210 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Meetinghouse School's student population of 210 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(Supplemental Virtual)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeMeetinghouse School
Pre-K48
Kind87
175
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Total Students
210 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (1995-2025)

YearMeetinghouse School
2025210
2024195
2023189
2022167
2021157
2020199
2019183
2018160
2017160
2016159
2015157
2014160
2013239
2012237
2011208
2010220
2009252
2008253
2007230
2006214
2005215
2004217
2003206
2002292
2001296
2000286
1999281
1998305
1997304
1996299
1995279
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearMeetinghouse School
202514
202414
202313
202214
202112
202012
201911
201811
201711
201610
201511
201411
201313
201212
201111
201012
200917
200816
200717
200615
200514
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Year Founded
1925
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 16, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Meetinghouse School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (MA)
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
202515:112:1
202414:112:114:1
202315:112:114:1
202212:112:114:1
202113:112:114:1
202017:113:115:1
201917:113:115:1
201815:113:115:1
201715:113:115:1
201616:113:115:1
201514:113:115:1
201415:114:115:1
201318:114:115:1
201220:114:116:1
201118:114:116:1
201018:114:116:1
200914:114:115:1
200816:114:116:1
200714:113:114:1
200614:113:115:1
200515:113:115:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2022)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20221%7%2%
20201%7%1%
20191%7%1%
20131%6%1%
20122%6%2%
20113%7%2%
20104%6%1%
20093%6%1%
20082%6%2%
20073%6%2%
20063%6%2%
20051%5%1%
20022%5%2%
20013%4%2%
20002%4%2%
19992%4%2%
19982%4%1%
19973%4%1%
19951%4%1%
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Hispanic
5%
26%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20244%25%7%
20234%24%6%
20223%23%6%
20216%22%5%
20207%21%4%
20195%21%4%
20185%19%5%
20175%19%5%
20165%19%5%
20156%18%5%
20144%17%4%
20135%16%4%
20124%16%4%
20112%15%4%
20104%15%4%
20094%14%3%
20083%15%4%
20073%14%4%
20064%13%4%
20051%12%2%
20031%11%1%
20022%11%1%
20011%11%1%
20001%10%1%
19992%10%1%
19981%10%1%
19972%10%
19951%9%2%
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Black
6%
10%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20243%10%2%
20233%10%2%
20222%10%1%
20212%10%1%
20201%9%1%
20181%9%
20171%9%
20151%9%
20141%9%1%
20132%9%1%
20121%8%1%
20081%8%1%
20051%9%1%
20041%9%1%
20032%9%1%
20021%9%
20011%9%
19991%9%
19941%7%
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White
85%
51%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
202491%53%87%
202390%54%87%
202289%56%88%
202187%57%90%
202089%59%91%
201992%59%91%
201894%61%94%
201794%61%94%
201692%63%93%
201588%64%66%
201492%65%93%
201390%66%93%
201290%67%93%
201192%68%92%
201092%69%92%
200993%70%93%
200894%71%92%
200794%72%93%
200693%73%93%
200597%74%96%
200499%74%96%
200397%75%96%
200295%75%97%
200195%76%97%
200097%77%97%
199995%77%97%
199897%78%98%
199795%78%98%
1996100%79%97%
199598%79%97%
199497%80%97%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20242%5%3%
20233%5%3%
20225%4%3%
20215%4%3%
20202%4%3%
20192%4%3%
20163%3%2%
20155%3%4%
20143%3%1%
20132%3%1%
20123%3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.27
0.66

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1995-2025)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20250.270.66
20240.170.650.24
20230.190.640.23
20220.210.620.22
20210.240.620.19
20200.210.600.17
20190.150.600.17
20180.110.580.12
20170.110.580.12
20160.150.560.13
20150.220.550.28
20140.150.540.14
20130.190.530.14
20120.190.520.14
20110.150.510.15
20100.150.500.15
20090.130.510.14
20080.120.470.14
20070.120.460.14
20060.150.450.13
20050.060.430.09
20040.020.430.07
20030.060.420.07
20020.100.410.06
20010.100.400.06
20000.060.390.05
19990.100.390.05
19980.060.380.05
19970.100.380.04
19960.020.360.06
19950.030.360.05
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20259%34%
20249%35%17%
202310%35%17%
202211%35%17%
202111%36%18%
201910%35%17%
201511%36%16%
201416%34%18%
201316%32%15%
201212%30%14%
20117%29%13%
20108%27%12%
20098%25%8%
20088%24%8%
20076%23%7%
20067%23%6%
20054%23%6%
20043%22%4%
20015%19%4%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2001-2025)

YearMeetinghouse SchoolMassachusettsAshburnham-Westminster School District
20254%4%
20245%4%6%
20235%4%6%
20225%4%6%
20216%4%6%
20195%4%6%
20155%4%5%
20143%5%4%
20134%5%5%
20122%5%5%
20113%5%6%
20102%6%4%
20095%6%4%
20083%5%3%
20073%5%3%
20063%5%4%
20051%5%3%
20041%5%4%
20011%5%3%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Ashburnham-Westminster School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Eagles
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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Meetinghouse School often compared to?
Meetinghouse Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like May Street, Memorial by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Meetinghouse School?
210 students attend Meetinghouse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Meetinghouse School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Meetinghouse School?
Meetinghouse School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Meetinghouse School offer ?
Meetinghouse School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Meetinghouse School part of?
Meetinghouse School is part of Ashburnham-Westminster School District.

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  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 210 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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