What grades does Paxton Center serve?

Paxton Center operates as a Primary school within the local district. The school serves families in the Paxton area.

Where is Paxton Center located?

Paxton Center is a rural school in Paxton, MA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Paxton Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Paxton Center is 13.9:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Paxton, MA?

Schools in Paxton include Paxton Center and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Paxton area.

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Paxton Center — School Calendar 2026-27

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Paxton, MA 01612

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School Profile

Grades

K–8

Enrollment

432

Student:Teacher

13.9:1

Locale

Rural

District

Wachusett

Phone

(508)798-8576

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

48%

47th percentile in MA

Math Proficiency

31%

44th percentile in MA

Chronic Absenteeism

7.8%

SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

447

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

32.18

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,152

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$11,606

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,357

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 6%State 38%Local 56%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$462,907

+1.5% 1yr+39.4% 5yr

Worcester, MA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

15.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.6%

Unemployment rate

2.5%

Uninsured residents

8.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,131

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,054

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

293 (28%)

Autism

194 (18%)

Other Health Impairment

162 (15%)

Speech/Language Impairment

150 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

84 (8%)

Intellectual Disability

45 (4%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

448

Current enrollment

Stable(-0% 5yr)

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Wachusett. Paxton Center follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	No School - Staff DevelopmentDistrict-wide No school for students - Staff Development Day	Staff Day	—
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	Facilities & Security SubcommitteeDistrict-wide Facilities & Security subcommittee meeting	Event	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	Business & Finance SubcommitteeDistrict-wide Business & Finance subcommittee meeting at District Central Office	Event	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	No School - Labor DayDistrict-wide Labor Day holiday - no school	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Policy SubcommitteeDistrict-wide Policy Subcommittee meeting at District Central Office	Event	—
Mon, Sep 14, 2026	Ad Hoc - Review Regional AgreementDistrict-wide Ad Hoc subcommittee meeting to review regional agreement	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	School Committee MeetingDistrict-wide School Committee Meeting at Wachusett Regional High School	Event	—