Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charlotte A Dunning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 436 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Charlotte A Dunning's attendance zone encompasses the entire Framingham, MA school district, covering approximately 26.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 4.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Charlotte A Dunning's student population of 436 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
436 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Embracing Differences. Inspiring Futures.
School Rankings
Charlotte A Dunning ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charlotte A Dunning is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#943 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
39%
26%
Black
5%
10%
White
44%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charlotte A Dunning's ranking?
Charlotte A Dunning is ranked #943 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charlotte A Dunning often compared to?
Charlotte A Dunningis often viewed alongside schools like Hemenway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Charlotte A Dunning?
436 students attend Charlotte A Dunning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Charlotte A Dunning students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Charlotte A Dunning?
Charlotte A Dunning has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charlotte A Dunning offer ?
Charlotte A Dunning offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Charlotte A Dunning part of?
Charlotte A Dunning is part of Framingham School District.
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