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#1678 of 1,793 schools in MA
Margaret L Donovan
Elementary School · Randolph · Randolph, MA
A Randolph elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
123 Reed Street, Randolph, MA 02368
- Math 33% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Margaret L Donovan score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2022, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 43% (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 L Donovan sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,135/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Randolph), 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
$103,321
Median home value
$464,000
Median rent
$2,049/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
69.6%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02368; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Higashi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth G Lyons ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 261 | Compare → |
| The Blue Hill Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| J F Kennedy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 475 | 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.
Randolph
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $27,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Margaret L Donovan is listed in Randolph; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Margaret L Donovan
Margaret L Donovan is a public elementary school in Randolph, MA, part of Randolph, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,678 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Margaret L Donovan
What grades does Margaret L Donovan serve?
Margaret L Donovan serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Margaret L Donovan?
Margaret L Donovan has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Margaret L Donovan?
The student-teacher ratio at Margaret L Donovan is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Margaret L Donovan rank in MA?
Margaret L Donovan ranks #1,678 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Margaret L Donovan's MySchoolScout rating?
Margaret L Donovan has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 L Donovan?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Margaret L Donovan has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Margaret L Donovan a charter school?
No, Margaret L Donovan is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Margaret L Donovan a Title I school?
No, Margaret L Donovan is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (781) 961-6248
- Area population (ZIP 02368)
- 34,736
- Area average commute
- 37.4 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 02368; 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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