Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frances Drake School 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 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than 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 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frances Drake School's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
512 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Frances Drake School 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 Frances Drake School is 0.62, 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
#1164 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-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 is Frances Drake School's ranking?
Frances Drake School is ranked #1164 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Frances Drake School often compared to?
Frances Drake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnny Appleseed, Fall Brook by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Frances Drake School?
512 students attend Frances Drake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Frances Drake School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Frances Drake School?
Frances Drake School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frances Drake School offer ?
Frances Drake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frances Drake School part of?
Frances Drake School is part of Leominster School District.
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