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#439 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 24% in state

Francis Wyman Elementary

Elementary School · Burlington

41 Terrace Hall Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803

Enrollment

486

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

7.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#439 of 1,793

In Burlington

#4 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 6

Burlington

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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About Francis Wyman Elementary

Francis Wyman Elementary is a public elementary school in Burlington, MA, part of Burlington. Francis Wyman Elementary serves approximately 486 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Francis Wyman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Francis Wyman Elementary show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts above district
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.1
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.3Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-1.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+11.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.4 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$27,456
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Francis Wyman Elementary — Students at Francis Wyman Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 58.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 57.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 80 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
63%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
60%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
57.5%
ELA
58.5%
2019
Math
61.8%
ELA
62.8%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
49.8%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
59.8%
ELA
56%
2023
Math
59.3%
ELA
56%
2024
Math
61%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
53.3%
ELA
46%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.3/10.

How Francis Wyman Elementary Compares

See how Francis Wyman Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.6/10
76th percentile in MA
Academic
6.9/10
Average
Growth
7.3/10
Very Good
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
48 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.8%

Location

41 Terrace Hall Avenue, Burlington, MA 01803

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Francis Wyman Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Joseph Estabrook (rated 9.6/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Lexington), which scores notably higher. Another option is Memorial (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Fiske (rated 7.2/10, 2.9 miles away, in nearby Lexington), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Burlington, see our Burlington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
BURLINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Burlington 0.9 mi
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF BURLINGTON Burlington 0.9 mi
Burlington High Burlington 0.9 mi 8.0
MOUNT HOPE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Burlington 1.0 mi 6.7
FUSION ACADEMY BURLINGTON Burlington 1.6 mi
Pine Glen Elementary Burlington 1.6 mi 6.8
Joseph Estabrook Lexington 1.9 mi 9.6
Memorial Burlington 1.6 mi 7.6
Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington 1.7 mi 8.7
NASHOBA LEARNING GROUP Bedford 2.1 mi 6.7
Thomas Ditson Billerica 2.6 mi 5.7
Wm Diamond Middle Lexington 2.6 mi 8.7
Fox Hill Burlington 2.4 mi 6.6
NEW ENGLAND INNOVATION ACADEMY Lexington 2.8 mi 6.1
Fiske Lexington 2.9 mi 7.2
Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn 2.6 mi 6.5
Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School Billerica 3.3 mi 8.2
Clyde Reeves Woburn 3.1 mi 6.6
BEDFORD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bedford 2.8 mi
Boutwell Wilmington 3.5 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01803 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,421

Median Home Value

$679,400

Median Rent

$2,615/mo

Population

26,068

College Educated

58.2%

Homeownership

75.1%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Median Age

44.9

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Burlington
District Enrollment
3,525
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,456
District Rank
#4 of 6

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