Serving 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Margaret L Donovan 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 405 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Margaret L Donovan ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Margaret L Donovan's student population of 405 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Margaret L Donovan 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 Margaret L Donovan is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
Hispanic
16%
23%
Black
49%
10%
White
9%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret L Donovan's ranking?
Margaret L Donovan is ranked #914 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Margaret L Donovan often compared to?
Margaret L Donovanis often viewed alongside schools like John H Duval by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Margaret L Donovan?
405 students attend Margaret L Donovan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Margaret L Donovan students are Black, 21% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Margaret L Donovan?
Margaret L Donovan has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret L Donovan offer ?
Margaret L Donovan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Margaret L Donovan part of?
Margaret L Donovan is part of Randolph School District.
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