Serving 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francis Wyman Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Francis Wyman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Francis Wyman Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Francis Wyman Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis Wyman Elementary School is 0.59, which is less 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
#365 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
13%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
11%
10%
White
61%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Francis Wyman Elementary School's ranking?
Francis Wyman Elementary School is ranked #365 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Francis Wyman Elementary School often compared to?
Francis Wyman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John F Kennedy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Francis Wyman Elementary School?
486 students attend Francis Wyman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Francis Wyman Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis Wyman Elementary School?
Francis Wyman Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Francis Wyman Elementary School offer ?
Francis Wyman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Francis Wyman Elementary School part of?
Francis Wyman Elementary School is part of Burlington School District.
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