Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hemenway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% 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: 542 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hemenway ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hemenway's student population of 542 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
542 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hemenway 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 Hemenway is 0.69, which is more 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
#618 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
7%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
46%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hemenway's ranking?
Hemenway is ranked #618 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hemenway often compared to?
Hemenwayis often viewed alongside schools like Charlotte A Dunning, Potter Road, King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hemenway?
542 students attend Hemenway.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Hemenway students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hemenway?
Hemenway has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hemenway offer ?
Hemenway offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hemenway part of?
Hemenway is part of Framingham School District.
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