Below Average
#1539 of 1,793 schools in MA
R. K. Finn Ryan Road
Elementary School · Northampton · Florence, MA
A Northampton elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
498 Ryan Rd, Florence, MA 01062
- Math 26% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 R. K. Finn Ryan Road sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 16Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,800
Median home value
$389,000
Median rent
$1,016/mo
College educated
51.9%
Homeownership
75.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeedsEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Hilltown Cooperative Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| Jackson StreetEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 2.7 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Clarke Schools for Hearing and SpeechPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–6 | 2.8 mi | 11 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Northampton
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,713NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
R. K. Finn Ryan Road is listed in Northampton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. K. Finn Ryan Road
R. K. Finn Ryan Road is a public elementary school in Florence, MA, part of Northampton, serving approximately 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,539 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. K. Finn Ryan Road
What grades does R. K. Finn Ryan Road serve?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R. K. Finn Ryan Road?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road has an enrollment of approximately 233 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. K. Finn Ryan Road?
The student-teacher ratio at R. K. Finn Ryan Road is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. K. Finn Ryan Road rank in MA?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road ranks #1,539 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is R. K. Finn Ryan Road's MySchoolScout rating?
R. K. Finn Ryan Road has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 R. K. Finn Ryan Road?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. K. Finn Ryan Road has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R. K. Finn Ryan Road a charter school?
No, R. K. Finn Ryan Road is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. K. Finn Ryan Road a Title I school?
No, R. K. Finn Ryan Road is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 233
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Hampshire County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (413) 587-1550
- Area population (ZIP 01062)
- 9,188
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 50.6
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 01062; 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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