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 20%).
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 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
37%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)65-69%
49%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-79%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
26%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
51%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(20-21) âš COVID-19 impacted6.1%
18.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
34%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Davis Thayer part of?
Davis Thayer is part of Franklin School District.
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