The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in Science. The lowest is 52% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Millbury Street Elementary School
Millbury Street Elementary School is one of two upper elementary schools in Grafton’s public school system, serving students in grades two through six. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and is part of a district that separates children by geography into smaller primary schools for kindergarten and first grade before bringing them together at this level. The student body is sizable for a school with this grade span, and the campus is located on Millbury Street in a town that is semi-rural in character, composed of three distinct areas—North Grafton, Grafton center, and South Grafton—each with its own ZIP code. The town sits southeast of Worcester, roughly midway between that city and Boston, and has a commuter rail station in North Grafton that connects residents to both.
Housing in the area is expensive relative to national norms, with home values that have risen steadily in recent years. The county housing market shows a median listing price well above the national figure, and demand remains strong, with homes going under contract quickly. This is consistent with Grafton’s position as a community that has seen steady population growth over the past several decades, attracting families who work in Worcester or commute to Boston. The town’s semi-rural feel, historic common, and protected conservation lands such as Hassanamessit Woods suggest an ongoing tension between development pressure and a desire to preserve open space.
Academically, Millbury Street Elementary posts results that place it in a strong position relative to other districts in Worcester County. Its overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits in the top quarter of the county. The most recent state assessment data shows solid performance in mathematics, with more than half of students meeting proficiency standards, and notably strong results in science, where a large majority scored proficient or above. English language arts is a softer spot: just over half of students met the proficiency bar, and the trend over the past several years shows a gradual decline from higher levels earlier in the decade. Math results, which dipped during the pandemic years, have largely recovered and now sit close to where they were before the disruption. A parent looking at the English scores may want to ask the school about the trajectory and what supports are in place for readers and writers.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Asian population and smaller shares of Hispanic and Black students. Information about the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, the percentage of students with disabilities, or the number of English learners was not available in the data we reviewed; families may want to ask the school directly about these figures and about how the school supports students who need extra help.
Because the school does not serve high school grades, there is no graduation rate to report. Similarly, data on chronic absenteeism was not available. The school’s governance is standard for the district, and it does not carry a Title I designation in the records we have.
For a family considering Grafton, Millbury Street Elementary represents a school with a strong academic profile relative to the county, particularly in math and science, housed in a town that blends suburban and rural character with access to a major metropolitan area. The English scores and the lack of certain demographic and support data are points that a parent would want to explore further by contacting the school directly.
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