Serving 415 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret L Donovan serves the northwest part of Randolph, MA, covering an area of approximately 3.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in about 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.8 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret L Donovan's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Margaret L Donovan 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 Margaret L Donovan is 0.68, which is more 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
#1061 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
8%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
50%
10%
White
9%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1061 out of 1,626 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?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Margaret L Donovan?
415 students attend Margaret L Donovan.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Margaret L Donovan students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret L Donovan?
Margaret L Donovan has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Margaret L Donovan offer ?
Margaret L Donovan offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Margaret L Donovan part of?
Margaret L Donovan is part of Randolph School District.
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