Very Good
#496 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 28% in state
John J Ahern
Middle School · Foxborough · Foxborough, MA
A Foxborough middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
111 Mechanic Street, Foxborough, MA 02035
- Math 55% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John J Ahern score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where John J Ahern sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated899/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Foxborough), 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
$108,559
Median home value
$581,900
Median rent
$1,763/mo
College educated
58.3%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02035; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foxborough Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,520 | Compare → |
| Harold L Qualters MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Sharon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 807 | Compare → |
| Charles E RoderickEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 4–6 | 4.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Foxborough
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,923NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
John J Ahern is listed in Foxborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John J Ahern
John J Ahern is a public middle school in Foxborough, MA, part of Foxborough, serving approximately 745 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #496 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John J Ahern
What grades does John J Ahern serve?
John J Ahern serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend John J Ahern?
John J Ahern has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John J Ahern?
The student-teacher ratio at John J Ahern is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John J Ahern rank in MA?
John J Ahern ranks #496 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John J Ahern's MySchoolScout rating?
John J Ahern has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 John J Ahern?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John J Ahern has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John J Ahern a charter school?
No, John J Ahern is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John J Ahern a Title I school?
No, John J Ahern is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (508) 543-1610
- Area population (ZIP 02035)
- 18,516
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 02035; 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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