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Applewild School

120 Prospect St, Fitchburg, MA, 01420-0142 -

School Notes Overview:

At Applewild we believe that the ages of five to fifteen are the most important in a child’s education, the foundation upon which all further education is built. Here students discover their passion for learning and engage in the pursuit of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in a supportive environment. The core values we promote and the relationships among all the members of our community prepare our students to be confident learners and responsible citizens. At Applewild School we believe that a diverse community enhances and enriches our educational experience. We strive to create an inclusive culture of mutual responsibility where all people are valued and respected. Our goal is to recognize and acknowledge our shared humanity while understanding and respecting differences as we learn, live and grow together. ...

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School Overview:

	Applewild School
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education Institute for Independent Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 9
Year Founded	1957
County	Worcester County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	280 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	23%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 20 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 30 students
	Grade 4 - 28 students
	Grade 5 - 38 students
	Grade 6 - 36 students
	Grade 7 - 36 students
	Grade 8 - 32 students
	Grade 9 - 15 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	48 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	25%
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Casual (collared blouses/shirts with slacks or capris or skirts for girls)
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	168 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$14
Tuition Notes	Tuition varies based on grade
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$9
Head of School	Chris Williamson
Admissions Director	Terry Perlmutter
Admissions Associate	Jen Raterman

School Notes:

At Applewild we believe that the ages of five to fifteen are the most important in a child’s education, the foundation upon which all further education is built. Here students discover their passion for learning and engage in the pursuit of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in a supportive environment. The core values we promote and the relationships among all the members of our community prepare our students to be confident learners and responsible citizens. At Applewild School we believe that a diverse community enhances and enriches our educational experience. We strive to create an inclusive culture of mutual responsibility where all people are valued and respected. Our goal is to recognize and acknowledge our shared humanity while understanding and respecting differences as we learn, live and grow together.
Profile last updated: 06/23/2008

In the News:

Harvest Fair yields good news (Sentinel & Enterprise)
posted on October 18, 2009 at 11:01:47 am
FITCHBURG -- Parents and officials at Applewild School on Saturday morning celebrated the announcement of plans to build a new dining center on campus, which they said will unite students of all ages.
Applewild to launch campaign at the fair (Sentinel & Enterprise)
posted on October 13, 2009 at 10:56:49 am
Plans will be unveiled for a $7.5 million capital campaign at the Applewild School on Saturday during the school's annual Harvest Fair in Fitchburg.
Stratton Players celebrates 85 years (Sentinel & Enterprise)
posted on October 10, 2009 at 11:31:03 am
By Brandon Butler bbutler@sentinelandenterprise.com FITCHBURG -- Janet Cragin, a member of the Stratton Players' Board of Directors, said one thing has kept one of the country's longest running community theaters alive for 85 years.
High School Soccer: Red Raiders, Bernardians play to draw in Fitchburg (Sentinel & Enterprise)
posted on October 5, 2009 at 06:48:46 pm
FITCHBURG -- The Fitchburg Red Raiders and the St. Bernard's Bernardians battled to a 1-1 tie Sunday evening at Crocker Field in Fitchburg.
Scholarships available at Applewild (Sentinel & Enterprise)
posted on July 9, 2009 at 10:47:57 am
FITCHBURG -- Applewild School, an independent co-educational day school, grades kindergarten through 9 in Fitchburg, announces newly funded elementary scholarship opportunities for students entering fourth and fifth grades in the 2009-10 academic

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01420)	School Zip (01420)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	39,100 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	23%	43%
Population Average Age	34 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$37,004	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	56 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	52% / 48%	58% / 42%