Francis J Kane
- Francis J Kane serves 621 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Francis J Kane placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Francis J Kane's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 621 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 49 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Francis J Kane is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Francis J Kane is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1230 out of 1667 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 50% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marlborough School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Francis J Kane is Marlborough High School (2.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School (1.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marlborough 1 Lt Charles W. Whitcomb School Grades: 5-8 | 1285 students
1.7 miles
25 Union Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508)460-3502 1.7 5-8 1285 - Marlborough Charles Jaworek School Grades: K-4 | 836 students
1.7 miles
444 Hosmer Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508)460-3506 1.7 K-4 836 - Marlborough Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 164 students
1.7 miles
17 Washington Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508)460-3503 1.7 PK 164 - Marlborough Marlborough High School Grades: 9-12 | 1091 students
2.2 miles
431 Bolton Street
Marlborough, MA 01752
(508)460-3500 2.2 9-12 1091 - Southborough Albert S. Woodward Memorial School Grades: 2-3 | 245 students
2.7 miles
28 Cordaville Road
Southborough, MA 01772
(508)229-1250 2.7 2-3 245
School Reviews
| 5 They have some of the best teachers and the nicest principle's - Posted by Student/Alumni - abbyj |
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