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Potter Road vs. Houghton Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Potter Road
492 Potter Rd
Framingham, MA 01701
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Houghton Elementary School
32 Boutelle Road
Sterling, MA 01564
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Potter Road 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 18% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 318 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Houghton Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
535 students
318 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Potter Road over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Houghton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Potter Road.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Houghton Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Potter Road over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Houghton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Potter Road 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 Houghton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wachusett 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

#1343 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#408 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Potter Road, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Houghton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter Road 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 Houghton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
28%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter Road 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 Houghton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wachusett School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Potter Road 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.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Potter Road by grade.
This chart displays the students of Houghton Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
88
63
Grade 1 Students
84
61
Grade 2 Students
91
61
Grade 3 Students
89
60
Grade 4 Students
91
73
Grade 5 Students
92
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
57%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
33%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wachusett 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
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wachusett School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.57
0.40
This chart showcases the diversity score of Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wachusett 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
33%
15%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wachusett 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
6%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Potter Road, 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 Houghton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wachusett 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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