Framingham School District
- For the 2020-21 school year, there are 14 public schools in Framingham School District, serving 8,739 students. Framingham School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
- Public schools in Framingham School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 57% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
- The top ranked public schools in Framingham School District are Framingham High School, Hemenway and Charlotte A Dunning. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts public school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Framingham School District |
| School District Website | http://www.framingham.k12.ma.us |
| School District Phone Number | (508) 626-9118 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MA) |
| # of Schools | 14 Schools | 1,854 Schools |
| # of Students | 8,739 Students | 953,660 Students |
| # of Teachers | 662 Teachers | 73,118 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
- Framingham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 403 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #324 out of 403 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 56% |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.59 |
| # of American Indian Students | 5 Students | 2,100 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 446 Students | 65,565 Students |
| % Asian Students | 5% | 7% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 2,371 Students | 191,095 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 27% | 20% |
| # of Black Students | 616 Students | 86,283 Students |
| % Black Students | 7% | 9% |
| # of White Students | 4,960 Students | 573,115 Students |
| % White Students | 57% | 60% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 8 Students | 812 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 333 Students | 34,581 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 273 | 30,418 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 720 | 65,872 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 706 | 68,019 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 762 | 68,249 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 761 | 70,066 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 784 | 72,164 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 758 | 72,391 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 634 | 71,172 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 569 | 70,843 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 595 | 71,876 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 580 | 76,601 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 552 | 73,016 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 557 | 71,748 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 488 | 70,028 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | 1,197 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $21,523 is higher than the state median of $20,340. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $21,773 is higher than the state median of $18,839. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MA) |
| Total Revenue | $188 MM | $28 MM |
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| Spending | $190 MM | $26 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,523 | $20,340 |
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| Revenue / Student | $21,773 | $18,839 |
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Framingham School District Public Schools (2020-21)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Framingham High School Math: 81% | Reading: 89%
Rank:9/, Top 20%115 A Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4963
Grades: 9-12 | 2,177 students
- Hemenway Math: 59% | Reading: 68%
Rank:7/, Top 50%729 Water Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9149
Grades: K-5 | 568 students
- Charlotte A Dunning Math: 52% | Reading: 57%
Rank:5/, Bottom 50%48 Frost Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9155
Grades: K-5 | 471 students
- Walsh Middle School Math: 49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%301 Brook Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9180
Grades: 6-8 | 762 students
- Potter Road Math: 46% | Reading: 50%
Rank:4/, Bottom 50%492 Potter Rd10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9110
Grades: K-5 | 513 students
- Cameron Middle School Math: 41% | Reading: 30%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%215 Elm Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2290
Grades: 6-8 | 535 students
- Brophy Math: 38% | Reading: 32%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%575 Pleasant Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
Grades: K-5 | 476 students
- King Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%454 Water Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 782-7201
Grades: K-3 | 283 students
- Mary E Stapleton Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 33%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%25 Elm Street10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9143
Grades: K-5 | 369 students
- Miriam F Mccarthy School Math: 29% | Reading: 31%
Rank:2/, Bottom 50%8 Flagg Drive10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Grades: K-5 | 564 students
- Barbieri Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%100 Dudley Rd10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9187
Grades: K-5 | 681 students
- Fuller Middle School Math: 19% | Reading: 31%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%31 Flagg Drive10
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
Grades: 6-8 | 501 students
- Woodrow Wilson Math: 19% | Reading: 23%
Rank:1/, Bottom 50%169 Leland Street10
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-9164
Grades: K-5 | 566 students
- Juniper Hill School29 Upper Joclyn Avenue
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 788-2380
Grades: PK | 273 students
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