The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 46% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Hill-roberts Elementary School
Hill-Roberts Elementary School is a regular public school in Attleboro, Massachusetts, serving kindergarten through fourth grade. It is one of five elementary schools in the Attleboro Public Schools district. The school sits on Roy Avenue in a city that straddles the Massachusetts–Rhode Island border, roughly midway between Providence and Boston. Attleboro is classified as a Gateway City, with a history rooted in jewelry manufacturing and a present-day economy that blends industrial, healthcare, and retail sectors. The city has two MBTA commuter rail stations and has received state and federal funding for downtown revitalization.
The student body is diverse, with a majority of white students and notable shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals, as well as counts for students with disabilities and English learners, were not available in the source data. The enrollment is moderate for an elementary school of this grade span.
On state assessments, Hill-Roberts’ overall proficiency across tested subjects sits above the midpoint when compared with other districts in Bristol County. In recent years, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts have hovered in the mid-forties to low fifties, with some year-to-year variation. The most recent results show math and ELA proficiency at similar levels. This is a solid, middle-ground performance for the county, though families may want to look into how the school supports students who are not yet proficient, as roughly half of tested students are not meeting the state’s proficiency benchmarks.
Because the school ends at fourth grade, there are no graduation rate or chronic absenteeism metrics to report. The school also does not have data on discipline, staffing ratios, or course access in the provided information.
The district has recently made changes that directly affect Hill-Roberts families. Starting in fall 2025, Attleboro Public Schools will offer free full-day kindergarten at all five elementary schools, eliminating tuition and expanding from a half-day program. This is a significant investment in early childhood education that incoming kindergarten families will benefit from. Additionally, the district implemented a new literacy curriculum for grades K-5 beginning in the 2024-2025 school year, based on the science of reading. The district’s fiscal year 2026 budget was approved at a level below the school department’s request, which has led to concerns about potential program cuts, including a reduction to the high school athletic budget. At the elementary level, the full-day kindergarten expansion signals a district priority for early learning.
Housing in Attleboro has seen steady demand, with median home values and rents reflecting the broader trends in Bristol County. The city’s population has been growing, and its location on Interstate 95 and MBTA commuter rail supports continued residential development. For families considering Hill-Roberts, the school offers a neighborhood elementary experience in a city with a mix of historic downtown character and suburban residential areas. The peer environment is diverse in background. The academic trajectory is average to slightly above average relative to other Bristol County districts, and the recent district curriculum and kindergarten initiatives point to a focus on foundational reading and early childhood access.
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