Potter Road serves 519 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Potter Road 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 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 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 519 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potter Road's student population of 519 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
519 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Potter Road 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 Potter Road is 0.60, which is less 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
#1117 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%

Hispanic
27%
22%

Black
8%
10%

White
57%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Potter Road's ranking?
Potter Road is ranked #1117 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Potter Road often compared to?
Potter Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Hemenway by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Potter Road?
519 students attend Potter Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Potter Road students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Potter Road?
Potter Road has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Potter Road offer ?
Potter Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Potter Road part of?
Potter Road is part of Framingham School District.
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