Serving 120 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Farmington River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 120 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Farmington River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Farmington River Elementary School's student population of 120 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Farmington River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Farmington River Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
3%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
97%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Farmington River Elementary School's ranking?
Farmington River Elementary School is ranked #653 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Farmington River Elementary School?
120 students attend Farmington River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Farmington River Elementary School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmington River Elementary School?
Farmington River Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Farmington River Elementary School offer ?
Farmington River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Farmington River Elementary School part of?
Farmington River Elementary School is part of Farmington River Regional School District.
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