Very Good
#439 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
Francis Wyman Elementary
Elementary School · Burlington · Burlington, MA
A Burlington elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
41 Terrace Hall Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803
- Math 53% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francis Wyman Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 50% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 80 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,888/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), 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
$142,421
Median home value
$679,400
Median rent
$2,615/mo
College educated
58.2%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.9 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Primrose School of BurlingtonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Mount Hope Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 138 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Burlington
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,456NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francis Wyman Elementary is listed in Burlington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francis Wyman Elementary
Francis Wyman Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, MA, part of Burlington, serving approximately 486 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francis Wyman Elementary
What grades does Francis Wyman Elementary serve?
Francis Wyman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Francis Wyman Elementary?
Francis Wyman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francis Wyman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Francis Wyman Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francis Wyman Elementary rank in MA?
Francis Wyman Elementary ranks #439 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Francis Wyman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Francis Wyman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Francis Wyman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francis Wyman Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Francis Wyman Elementary a charter school?
No, Francis Wyman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francis Wyman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Francis Wyman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (781) 270-1701
- Area population (ZIP 01803)
- 26,068
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 44.9
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 01803; 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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