Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potter Road 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 535 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Potter Road's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Potter Road ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Potter Road is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1318 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
57%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Potter Road's ranking?
Potter Road is ranked #1318 out of 1,631 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, Mary E Stapleton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Potter Road?
535 students attend Potter Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Potter Road students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Potter Road part of?
Potter Road is part of Framingham School District.
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