Below Average
#1396 of 1,793 schools in MA
George R Austin Intermediate School
Elementary School · Freetown-lakeville · Lakeville, MA
A Freetown-lakeville elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 Howland Road, Lakeville, MA 02347
- Math 49% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at George R Austin Intermediate School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 42% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 George R Austin Intermediate School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated843/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lakeville), 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
$126,182
Median home value
$533,800
Median rent
$1,837/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02347; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casimir PulaskiEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 4.6 mi | 560 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Freetown-lakeville
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,380NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
George R Austin Intermediate School is listed in Freetown-Lakeville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About George R Austin Intermediate School
George R Austin Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Lakeville, MA, part of Freetown-lakeville, serving approximately 464 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George R Austin Intermediate School
What grades does George R Austin Intermediate School serve?
George R Austin Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend George R Austin Intermediate School?
George R Austin Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 464 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George R Austin Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at George R Austin Intermediate School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does George R Austin Intermediate School rank in MA?
George R Austin Intermediate School ranks #1,396 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is George R Austin Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
George R Austin Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 George R Austin Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, George R Austin Intermediate School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is George R Austin Intermediate School a charter school?
No, George R Austin Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is George R Austin Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, George R Austin Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 464
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (508) 923-3506
- Area population (ZIP 02347)
- 11,732
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 02347; 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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