Top Rankings
Framingham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,274 students in Framingham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Framingham School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
9,274 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
740 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Framingham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 83% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#320 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
373 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
4%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,380 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
24%
# Black Students
550 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
6%
10%
# White Students
3,511 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
438 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
269
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
724
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
752
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
749
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
722
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
808
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
726
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
645
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
636
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
677
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
735
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
656
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
600
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
575
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,838 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,100 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$230 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$270 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,838
$23,913
Spending / Student
$29,100
$24,672
Best Framingham School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Framingham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 A Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4963
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4963
Grades: 9-12
| 2,566 students
Rank: #22.
Hemenway
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
729 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9149
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9149
Grades: K-5
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
454 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 782-7201
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 782-7201
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Charlotte A Dunning
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
48 Frost Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9155
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9155
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #55.
Walsh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Brook Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9180
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9180
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #66.
Cameron Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Elm Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2290
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 879-2290
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Mary E Stapleton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
25 Elm Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9143
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9143
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Potter Road
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
492 Potter Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9110
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9110
Grades: K-5
| 541 students
Rank: #99.
Miriam F Mccarthy School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9161
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #1010.
Brophy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Pleasant Street
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9158
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1111.
Fuller Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
31 Flagg Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 620-4956
Grades: 6-8
| 616 students
Rank: #1212.
Barbieri Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Dudley Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9187
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 626-9187
Grades: K-5
| 696 students
Rank: #1313.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Leland Street
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-9164
Framingham, MA 01702
(508) 626-9164
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juniper Hill School
Magnet School
29 Upper Joclyn Avenue
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 788-2380
Framingham, MA 01701
(508) 788-2380
Grades: PK
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Framingham School District?
Framingham School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,274 students.
What is the rank of Framingham School District?
Framingham School District is ranked #317 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Framingham School District?
47% of Framingham School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Framingham School District?
Framingham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Framingham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,100 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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