R. K. Finn Ryan Road

498 Ryan Road
Florence, MA 01062
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 235 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R. K. Finn Ryan Road ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than 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 22% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

R. K. Finn Ryan Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

R. K. Finn Ryan Road's student population of 235 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

R. K. Finn Ryan Road 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 R. K. Finn Ryan Road is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#800 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of R. K. Finn Ryan Road, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
78%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in R. K. Finn Ryan Road.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in R. K. Finn Ryan Road and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is R. K. Finn Ryan Road's ranking?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road is ranked #800 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are R. K. Finn Ryan Road often compared to?
R. K. Finn Ryan Roadis often viewed alongside schools like Leeds, Jackson Street by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend R. K. Finn Ryan Road?
235 students attend R. K. Finn Ryan Road.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of R. K. Finn Ryan Road students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R. K. Finn Ryan Road?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does R. K. Finn Ryan Road offer ?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is R. K. Finn Ryan Road part of?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road is part of Northampton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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