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#4 of 388 private schools in MA

Top 1% of private schools

The Learning Center for the Deaf

School · Framingham, MA

A private school in Framingham, MA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.

Private

848 CENTRAL ST, Framingham, MA 01701

  • 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A9.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio3.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.6 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,404
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Diversity Index57%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Enrollment189
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MA

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where The Learning Center for the Deaf 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Framingham), 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

$127,000

Median home value

$612,600

Median rent

$1,973/mo

College educated

60.6%

Homeownership

78.2%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White59.8%
Hispanic20.6%
Black10.1%
Asian5.8%
Two or More2.1%
Native American1.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Juniper Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK0.9 mi277Compare →
William Pittaway ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.9PK3.8 mi76Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The Learning Center for the Deaf is listed in Framingham, MA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About The Learning Center for the Deaf

The Learning Center for the Deaf is a private school in Framingham, MA, serving approximately 189 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 388 private schools in MA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about The Learning Center for the Deaf

What grades does The Learning Center for the Deaf serve?

The Learning Center for the Deaf serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend The Learning Center for the Deaf?

The Learning Center for the Deaf has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Center for the Deaf?

The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Center for the Deaf is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does The Learning Center for the Deaf rank in MA?

The Learning Center for the Deaf ranks #4 of 388 private schools in MA.

What is The Learning Center for the Deaf's MySchoolScout rating?

The Learning Center for the Deaf has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is The Learning Center for the Deaf a private school?

Yes, The Learning Center for the Deaf is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is The Learning Center for the Deaf a religious school?

No, The Learning Center for the Deaf is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
189
Gender Split
53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
3.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
216 days
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Area population (ZIP 01701)
32,270
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
43.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 01701; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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