Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

750 Winter Street
Framingham, MA 01702

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Bottom 50%

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Joseph P Keefe Technical High School serves 817 students in grades 9-12.

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School 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 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30% in MA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School's student population of 817 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 83 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Vocational school

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

817 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

83 teachers

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School Rankings

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1262 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

20-24%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

10:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

41%

22%

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Black

10%

White

47%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.62

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Graduation Rate

≥95%

88%

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

49%

36%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School's ranking?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

The graduation rate of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is 95%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 88%.

How many students attend Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

817 students attend Joseph P Keefe Technical High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

47% of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph P Keefe Technical High School?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Joseph P Keefe Technical High School offer ?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Joseph P Keefe Technical High School part of?

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School is part of South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Vocational school
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 817 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 30%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education