Excellent
#335 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 19% in state
Oak Street Elementary
Elementary School · Franklin · Franklin, MA
A Franklin elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038
- Math 57% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Street Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Oak Street Elementary 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$142,788
Median home value
$567,100
Median rent
$1,856/mo
College educated
56.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02038; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Keller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| ParmenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| J F Kennedy MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 888 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Franklin
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,549NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Oak Street Elementary is listed in Franklin; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Street Elementary
Oak Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Street Elementary
What grades does Oak Street Elementary serve?
Oak Street Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Oak Street Elementary?
Oak Street Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Street Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Street Elementary rank in MA?
Oak Street Elementary ranks #335 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oak Street Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Oak Street Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Street Elementary has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Street Elementary a charter school?
No, Oak Street Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Street Elementary a Title I school?
No, Oak Street Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (508) 541-7890
- Area population (ZIP 02038)
- 33,067
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 02038; 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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