The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Meadow
Green Meadow serves children from pre-kindergarten through third grade in Maynard, a compact town roughly twenty miles west of Boston in the MetroWest region. As the entry point for the Maynard public schools, it feeds into Fowler School for grades four through eight and then Maynard High School. Because it covers only the earliest grades, the school participates in the state’s testing program only at grade three, so the academic picture available to a family is a single snapshot rather than a multi-year trend across subjects.
On the most recent state assessments, in math about a quarter of third graders met the proficiency standard, and in English language arts the share was higher, between a third and two-fifths. Participation rates were very high, with nearly every student taking the tests. When the school’s overall proficiency across both subjects is compared with districts across Middlesex County, it falls in the bottom quartile. Looking back over the past several years, math proficiency has moved around — it was near half in 2019, dropped to about a quarter in the early 2020s, and has stayed in that range since. ELA proficiency has shown a similar pattern, peaking in 2021 and then settling around two-fifths. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports early literacy and numeracy skills, especially given that these foundational years set the stage for later performance.
The student body is diverse in a way that reflects the broader community. Most students are white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, Black, and multiracial children. Information on economic disadvantage, special education enrollment, and English learner status was not available in the data we reviewed, so a family looking for details on support services or the share of students receiving free or reduced-price meals would need to check directly with the school or district. The school’s website may also provide information on any early-intervention or enrichment programs.
Maynard itself is a dense, walkable town with a downtown of shops, restaurants, and a historic mill complex now repurposed for offices and light industry. The Assabet River runs through town, and the rail trail connects the center to the South Acton commuter rail station, making Boston accessible. Housing in the area is expensive — the local market shows high median listing prices and low inventory, typical of much of eastern Massachusetts. The town’s population grew modestly between recent censuses, and the major development story has been the ongoing reuse of the former mill complex. No recent district-level changes such as curriculum shifts or financial referenda surfaced in publicly available records, so a parent moving to the area may want to ask about upcoming school committee priorities or building plans.
Because Green Meadow ends at third grade, there is no graduation rate to report. That is simply a function of the grade band, not a missing indicator. The school’s small size and early-elementary focus mean that family experience here is heavily shaped by the classroom teacher and the school’s approach to early learning. A parent who values a neighborhood elementary school with a modest student body and a single grade tested will find Green Meadow straightforward to evaluate; those concerned about the proficiency numbers should look into how the school addresses skill gaps before students move on to fourth grade.
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