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#335 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 19% in state

Oak Street Elementary

Elementary School · Franklin

224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Enrollment

386

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

8.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#335 of 1,793

In Franklin

#2 of 12

public schools

In district

#2 of 10

Franklin

Academic growth

8.8 / 10

Excellent

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Oak Street Elementary

8.0/10

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

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7.8/10

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4.9/10

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About Oak Street Elementary

Oak Street Elementary is a public elementary school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin. Oak Street Elementary serves approximately 386 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Oak Street Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #335 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Oak Street Elementary show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.4 pts above district
  • This school 8.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.6
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,549
Chronic Absenteeism9.1%

Oak Street Elementary — Students at Oak Street Elementary score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 61.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 66.3% (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

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
83%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
78%
2015
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
55.5%
ELA
64.8%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
73.5%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
70.5%
2022
Math
58.8%
ELA
60.5%
2023
Math
68.3%
ELA
61.7%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
55.3%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
57.3%

* 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: 8.8/10.

How Oak Street Elementary Compares

See how Oak Street Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.0/10
81th percentile in MA
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
8.8/10
Excellent
Environment
6.4/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
29 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.1%

Location

224 Oak Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Oak Street Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Jefferson Elementary (rated 8.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Burke/Memorial Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Medway), with a very similar rating. Additionally, J F Kennedy Memorial (rated 7.6/10, 1.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Franklin, see our Franklin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Horace Mann Franklin 0.0 mi 7.8
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center Franklin 0.0 mi 4.9
Franklin High Franklin 0.2 mi 7.4
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical Franklin 0.8 mi 7.4
Helen Keller Elementary Franklin 1.3 mi 6.6
Annie Sullivan Middle School Franklin 1.3 mi 6.9
Parmenter Franklin 1.5 mi 6.9
J F Kennedy Memorial Franklin 1.6 mi 7.6
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Franklin 2.4 mi 5.7
Jefferson Elementary Franklin 2.8 mi 8.8
Remington Middle Franklin 2.8 mi 6.2
Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway 3.5 mi 7.8
Medway Middle Medway 3.7 mi 7.4
Stall Brook Bellingham 3.4 mi 5.0
Bellingham Early Childhood Center Bellingham 3.4 mi 3.6
John D Mc Govern Elementary Medway 4.4 mi 6.4
Bellingham High School Bellingham 3.4 mi 6.3
WOODSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Millis 4.1 mi 5.1
Medway High Medway 4.6 mi 6.7
Bellingham Memorial School Bellingham 3.7 mi 4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02038 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,788

Median Home Value

$567,100

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

Population

33,067

College Educated

56.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

42.1

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
33 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
39 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Franklin
District Enrollment
4,680
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
District Rank
#2 of 10

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