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Israel Loring School

Elementary School · Sudbury

80 Woodside Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Enrollment

417

Student-Teacher

11:1

Score

6.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#936 of 1,793

In Sudbury

#6 of 6

public schools

In district

#5 of 5

Sudbury

School environment

9.1 / 10

Excellent

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Israel Loring School

6.2/10

Elementary School in Sudbury · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Israel Loring School

Israel Loring School is a public elementary school in Sudbury, MA, part of Sudbury. Israel Loring School serves approximately 417 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. Israel Loring School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Israel Loring School show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.6 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.7 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+1.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,236
Chronic Absenteeism10.1%

Israel Loring School — Students at Israel Loring School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 68.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 70.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
83%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
75.5%
ELA
76.8%
2019
Math
73.5%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
60.3%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
61.3%
ELA
59.8%
2023
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
59.3%
ELA
58.7%
2025
Math
59.7%
ELA
59.3%

* 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: 4.0/10.

How Israel Loring School Compares

See how Israel Loring School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.2/10
48th percentile in MA
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
4.0/10
Below Average
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.1%

Location

80 Woodside Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Israel Loring School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Happy Hollow School (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Wayland), which scores notably higher. Another option is Peter Noyes (rated 8.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, General John Nixon Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 2.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Sudbury, see our Sudbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.4 mi
School Distance Rating
Potter Road Framingham 0.9 mi 2.7
Cameron Middle School Framingham 1.2 mi 4.0
Mary E Stapleton Elementary Framingham 1.7 mi 4.0
THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL Framingham 1.7 mi 5.5
King Elementary School Framingham 1.8 mi 7.2
METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Framingham 1.8 mi 5.8
Hemenway Framingham 1.8 mi 4.2
Framingham High School Framingham 2.2 mi 4.6
Peter Noyes Sudbury 2.3 mi 8.8
Walsh Middle Framingham 2.1 mi 5.0
Wayland High School Wayland 1.8 mi 9.4
Charlotte A Dunning Framingham 2.3 mi 3.8
Juniper Hill School Framingham 2.6 mi 5.1
Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury 2.5 mi 9.2
Happy Hollow School Wayland 2.1 mi 9.5
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 2.9 mi 8.4
Christa McAuliffe Charter School Framingham 3.0 mi 4.8
THE LEARNING CENTER FOR THE DEAF Framingham 3.1 mi 8.8
The Children's Way Preschool Wayland 2.5 mi
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 3.4 mi 8.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$234,634

Median Home Value

$939,400

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

19,067

College Educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.2%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

43.5

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Community North Attleborough, MA 6.2
Martin Luther King Jr. Charter School of Excellence Springfield, MA 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Israel Loring School

What grades does Israel Loring School serve?

Israel Loring School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Israel Loring School?

Israel Loring School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Israel Loring School?

The student-teacher ratio at Israel Loring School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Israel Loring School rank in MA?

Israel Loring School ranks #936 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Israel Loring School's MySchoolScout rating?

Israel Loring School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Israel Loring School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Israel Loring School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Israel Loring School a charter school?

No, Israel Loring School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Israel Loring School a Title I school?

No, Israel Loring School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.1%

District

Sudbury
District Enrollment
2,539
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,236
District Rank
#5 of 5

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