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#685 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Florence Roche School
Elementary School · Groton-dunstable · Groton, MA
A Groton-dunstable elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
P O Box 738, Groton, MA 01450
- Math 62% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Florence Roche School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 59% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Florence Roche School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Low244/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Groton), 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
$189,355
Median home value
$673,500
Median rent
$1,521/mo
College educated
65.8%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01450; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills at GrotonPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Groton Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.6 mi | 14 | Compare → |
| Page Hilltop Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 540 | Compare → |
| Varnum BrookEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–4 | 3.7 mi | 612 | 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.
Groton-dunstable
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $21,709NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Florence Roche School is listed in Groton-Dunstable; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Florence Roche School
Florence Roche School is a public elementary school in Groton, MA, part of Groton-dunstable, serving approximately 508 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Florence Roche School
What grades does Florence Roche School serve?
Florence Roche School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Florence Roche School?
Florence Roche School has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Florence Roche School?
The student-teacher ratio at Florence Roche School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Florence Roche School rank in MA?
Florence Roche School ranks #685 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Florence Roche School's MySchoolScout rating?
Florence Roche School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Florence Roche School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Florence Roche School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Florence Roche School a charter school?
No, Florence Roche School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Florence Roche School a Title I school?
No, Florence Roche School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (978) 448-6665
- Area population (ZIP 01450)
- 11,228
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 01450; 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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