Serving 485 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Frances Drake School 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 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 485 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Frances Drake School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Frances Drake School's student population of 485 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
485 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Frances Drake School 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 Frances Drake School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1232 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
47%
25%
Black
10%
10%
White
35%
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
65%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Frances Drake School's ranking?
Frances Drake School is ranked #1232 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Frances Drake School often compared to?
Frances Drake Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnny Appleseed, Fall Brook by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Frances Drake School?
485 students attend Frances Drake School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Frances Drake School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frances Drake School?
Frances Drake School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Frances Drake School offer ?
Frances Drake School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Frances Drake School part of?
Frances Drake School is part of Leominster School District.
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