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Hemenway vs. Charlotte A Dunning

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School Overview

School
Hemenway
729 Water Street
Framingham, MA 01701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Charlotte A Dunning
48 Frost Street
Framingham, MA 01701
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hemenway ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 436 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charlotte A Dunning ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
542 students
436 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Charlotte A Dunning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hemenway.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Charlotte A Dunning.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hemenway over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Charlotte A Dunning over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hemenway with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Framingham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte A Dunning with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Framingham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#674 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
#943 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hemenway, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Charlotte A Dunning, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MA)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte A Dunning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte A Dunning who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hemenway who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Charlotte A Dunning who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hemenway by grade.
This chart displays the students of Charlotte A Dunning by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
63
Grade 1 Students
90
74
Grade 2 Students
87
74
Grade 3 Students
96
61
Grade 4 Students
93
69
Grade 5 Students
101
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Charlotte A Dunning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
28%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Charlotte A Dunning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Charlotte A Dunning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
46%
48%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Charlotte A Dunning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hemenway, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Charlotte A Dunning, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Framingham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hemenway, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Charlotte A Dunning, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Charlotte A Dunning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hemenway, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Charlotte A Dunning, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Framingham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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