Mary E Stapleton Elementary School serves 313 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Mary E Stapleton Elementary 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 30-34% (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 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School's student population of 313 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E Stapleton Elementary 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 Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1233 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
31%
22%
Black
7%
10%
White
50%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E Stapleton Elementary School's ranking?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is ranked #1233 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary School?
313 students attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Mary E Stapleton Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E Stapleton Elementary School?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mary E Stapleton Elementary School offer ?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E Stapleton Elementary School part of?
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School is part of Framingham School District.
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