Very Good
#428 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 24% in state
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Elementary School · Stoughton · Stoughton, MA
A Stoughton elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1322 Central Street, Stoughton, MA 02072
- Math 43% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 44% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,387/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stoughton), 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
$104,164
Median home value
$496,700
Median rent
$1,993/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
77.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02072; 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 Hansen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Edwin a Jones Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 1.0 mi | 113 | Compare → |
| Joseph H GibbonsEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Joseph R Dawe JR ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 389 | 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.
Stoughton
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,473NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is listed in Stoughton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is a public elementary school in Stoughton, MA, part of Stoughton, serving approximately 333 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #428 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School
What grades does Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School serve?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School rank in MA?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School ranks #428 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School a charter school?
No, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Richard L. Wilkins Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.7%
- Phone
- (781) 344-7005
- Area population (ZIP 02072)
- 29,074
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 02072; 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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