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Richer vs. Francis J Kane

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School Overview

School
Richer
80 Foley Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Francis J Kane
520 Farm Road
Marlborough, MA 01752
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Richer 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 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 512 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Francis J Kane 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 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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
578 students
512 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richer over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Francis J Kane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richer.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Francis J Kane.
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richer over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Francis J Kane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richer with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Marlborough 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

#1224 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#950 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richer, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Francis J Kane, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
34%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richer who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richer who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richer who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Marlborough 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 Richer by grade.
This chart displays the students of Francis J Kane by grade.
Kindergarten Students
104
75
Grade 1 Students
81
86
Grade 2 Students
96
96
Grade 3 Students
100
90
Grade 4 Students
94
84
Grade 5 Students
103
81

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Marlborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Marlborough 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Marlborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Marlborough 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
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richer, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Marlborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richer, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Marlborough 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
53%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Marlborough 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%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richer, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marlborough 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 Francis J Kane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Marlborough 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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