King Elementary School

454 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, King Elementary 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

King Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

King Elementary School's student population of 360 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

King Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of King Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#965 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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25-29%
37%
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45-49%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
19%
23%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
56%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.63
This chart display the diversity score of King Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is King Elementary School's ranking?
King Elementary School is ranked #965 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are King Elementary School often compared to?
King Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hemenway, Charlotte A Dunning by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend King Elementary School?
360 students attend King Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of King Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of King Elementary School?
King Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does King Elementary School offer ?
King Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is King Elementary School part of?
King Elementary School is part of Framingham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 360 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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