Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Davis Thayer ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 45-49% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Davis Thayer ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#400 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
23%
Black
n/a
10%
White
87%
56%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Davis Thayer's ranking?
Davis Thayer is ranked #400 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Davis Thayer?
213 students attend Davis Thayer.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Davis Thayer students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Thayer?
Davis Thayer has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Davis Thayer offer ?
Davis Thayer offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Davis Thayer part of?
Davis Thayer is part of Franklin School District.
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