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#1660 of 1,793 schools in MA
Charlotte a Dunning
Elementary School · Framingham · Framingham, MA
A Framingham elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
48 Frost Street, Framingham, MA 01701
- Math 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlotte a Dunning score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2022, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charlotte a Dunning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Framingham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$127,000
Median home value
$612,600
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metrowest Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| HemenwayEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 542 | Compare → |
| King Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| The Brighton SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 45 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Framingham
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlotte a Dunning is listed in Framingham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte a Dunning
Charlotte a Dunning is a public elementary school in Framingham, MA, part of Framingham, serving approximately 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,660 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte a Dunning
What grades does Charlotte a Dunning serve?
Charlotte a Dunning serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Charlotte a Dunning?
Charlotte a Dunning has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte a Dunning?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte a Dunning is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte a Dunning rank in MA?
Charlotte a Dunning ranks #1,660 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Charlotte a Dunning's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte a Dunning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charlotte a Dunning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte a Dunning has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charlotte a Dunning a charter school?
No, Charlotte a Dunning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte a Dunning a Title I school?
No, Charlotte a Dunning is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (508) 626-9155
- Area population (ZIP 01701)
- 32,270
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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