Very Good
#477 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Margaret a Neary
Elementary School · Southborough · Southborough, MA
A Southborough elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
53 Parkerville Road, Southborough, MA 01772
- Math 80% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret a Neary score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 73% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (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 Margaret a Neary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southborough), 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
$196,680
Median home value
$816,500
Median rent
$2,425/mo
College educated
75.4%
Homeownership
89.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fay SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–9 | 0.7 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| Francis J KaneEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| RicherEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 578 | Compare → |
| BrophyEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southborough
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $23,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret a Neary is listed in Southborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret a Neary
Margaret a Neary is a public elementary school in Southborough, MA, part of Southborough, serving approximately 285 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret a Neary
What grades does Margaret a Neary serve?
Margaret a Neary serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Margaret a Neary?
Margaret a Neary has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret a Neary?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret a Neary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret a Neary rank in MA?
Margaret a Neary ranks #477 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Margaret a Neary's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret a Neary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Margaret a Neary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret a Neary has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Margaret a Neary a charter school?
No, Margaret a Neary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret a Neary a Title I school?
No, Margaret a Neary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.9%
- Phone
- (508) 481-2300
- Area population (ZIP 01772)
- 9,781
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 01772; 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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