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#1133 of 1,793 schools in MA
Donald Ross
Elementary School · Braintree · Braintree, MA
A Braintree elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
20 Hayward Street, Braintree, MA 02184
- Math 51% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donald Ross score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2022, reaching 51% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 62 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Donald Ross sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braintree), 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
$125,305
Median home value
$623,200
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meeting House Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Clifford H Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| HollisEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 1.2 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Archie T MorrisonEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–4 | 1.3 mi | 299 | 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.
Braintree
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donald Ross is listed in Braintree; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donald Ross
Donald Ross is a public elementary school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree, serving approximately 179 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,133 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donald Ross
What grades does Donald Ross serve?
Donald Ross serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Donald Ross?
Donald Ross has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald Ross?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald Ross is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donald Ross rank in MA?
Donald Ross ranks #1,133 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Donald Ross's MySchoolScout rating?
Donald Ross has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Donald Ross?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donald Ross has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Donald Ross a charter school?
No, Donald Ross is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donald Ross a Title I school?
No, Donald Ross is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 179
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (781) 380-0240
- Area population (ZIP 02184)
- 38,762
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 02184; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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