Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Mary E Stapleton Elementary is a public elementary school in Framingham, Massachusetts, serving 343 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Framingham school district, which is ranked 316 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mary E Stapleton Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS assessments, is significantly lower than the state and district averages, particularly for subgroups like Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 18.79% of students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 39.17% statewide and 22.43% in the Framingham district.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending compared to nearby schools like Loker School and Israel Loring School, it has not translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's low student-teacher ratio suggests that it may have sufficient resources, but the challenge lies in effectively utilizing these resources to support student learning.


Detail:

Public K-5

 25 Elm Street
       Framingham, MA  01701-3495


(508) 626-9143

District: Framingham

SchoolDigger Rank:
793rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,414 Help


Students who attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Cameron Middle School
    Fuller Middle
    Walsh Middle
High:    Framingham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.2 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.8%
White:
29.1%
African American:
9.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Compare Details Mary E Stapleton Elementary ranks worse than 86.6% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Framingham School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.8%), White (29.1%), African American (9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mary E Stapleton Elementary is 10.2, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Framingham School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mary E Stapleton Elementary is $24,414, which is the 2nd highest among 9 elementary schools in the Framingham School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mary E Stapleton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Mary E Stapleton Elementary 793rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Mary E Stapleton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Framingham:

SchoolDigger ranks Framingham 316th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 53.16 457th 884 48.3%
2004 63.12 356th 882 59.6%
2005 62.29 360th 887 59.4%
2006 62.35 358th 911 60.7%
2007 51.79 483rd 911 47.0%
2008 43.42 574th 908 36.8%
2009 50.47 495th 909 45.5%
2010 31.50 681st 920 26.0%
2011 53.11 491st 924 46.9%
2012 41.18 594th 930 36.1%
2013 28.02 713th 928 23.2%
2014 29.17 706th 926 23.8%
2015 30.71 682nd 914 25.4%
2016 34.25 650th 932 30.3%
2017 25.25 734th 938 21.7%
2018 26.09 722nd 934 22.7%
2019 26.10 736th 942 21.9%
2021 31.18 657th 936 29.8%
2022 21.85 735th 932 21.1%
2023 23.77 703rd 928 24.2%
2024 15.63 793rd 916 13.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 21.61 261st 267 2.2%
2023 24.38 248th 264 6.1%
2024 23.79 266th 282 5.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.91 850th 886 4.1%
2019 14.48 851st 896 5.0%
2021 22.08 762nd 894 14.8%
2022 18.69 809th 905 10.6%
2023 43.36 357th 703 49.2%
2024 33.76 475th 731 35.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.62 651st 685 5.0%
2019 15.59 661st 700 5.6%
2021 25.06 585th 705 17.0%
2022 16.73 718th 772 7.0%
2023 15.92 705th 757 6.9%
2024 13.69 729th 760 4.1%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 708th 893 20.7%
2019 32.12 656th 902 27.3%
2021 43.82 525th 898 41.5%
2022 31.37 623rd 901 30.9%
2023 30.87 623rd 887 29.8%
2024 25.69 663rd 886 25.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.44 491st 656 25.2%
2019 29.33 482nd 665 27.5%
2021 30.33 440th 632 30.4%
2022 32.24 447th 672 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.40 686th 898 23.6%
2019 23.78 742nd 907 18.2%
2021 23.70 695th 904 23.1%
2022 16.91 774th 908 14.8%
2023 19.72 736th 896 17.9%
2024 11.46 828th 891 7.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.29 648th 925 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.29 362nd 379 4.5%
2019 20.25 358th 398 10.1%
2021 25.31 315th 379 16.9%
2022 26.09 333rd 401 17.0%
2023 15.22 407th 420 3.1%
2024 13.91 439th 446 1.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.88 655th 772 15.2%
2019 26.03 638th 780 18.2%
2021 29.58 599th 765 21.7%
2022 23.68 638th 764 16.5%
2023 31.23 571st 762 25.1%
2024 16.97 675th 753 10.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 313 19 11 17 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1989 330 24 11 21 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1990 340 27 11 22 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 359 27 13 28 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1992 355 28 22 31 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1993 367 27 18 29 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1994 367 33 14 28 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1995 311 45 12 40 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1996 311 45 12 40 0 n/a n/a 0 408
1997 307 44 14 39 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 301 57 13 35 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 262 53 17 46 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2000 275 49 17 33 0 n/a n/a 0 374
2001 280 49 17 31 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2002 329 35 15 31 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2003 329 35 15 31 1 n/a n/a 0 411
2004 338 40 16 43 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2005 363 38 19 34 1 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 368 36 17 35 1 n/a n/a 2 459
2007 342 23 13 36 1 n/a n/a 5 420
2008 309 20 12 40 2 n/a n/a 4 387
2009 293 23 13 50 1 0 10 0 390
2010 285 26 12 43 1 0 14 0 381
2011 278 26 17 51 0 0 16 0 388
2012 284 31 20 55 0 0 19 0 409
2013 277 38 22 72 0 0 20 0 429
2014 283 31 21 70 0 0 23 0 428
2015 285 43 24 55 0 0 24 0 431
2016 295 30 20 67 0 0 19 0 431
2017 254 26 17 75 1 0 20 0 393
2018 247 29 16 62 0 0 15 0 369
2019 211 26 12 68 0 0 19 0 336
2020 186 30 21 83 0 0 21 0 341
2021 155 22 19 97 0 0 20 0 313
2022 115 23 20 117 0 0 22 0 297
2023 118 29 15 155 0 0 26 0 343
2024 103 32 15 187 0 0 17 0 354

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 n/a n/a n/a
1989 386 n/a n/a n/a
1990 400 n/a n/a n/a
1991 427 n/a n/a n/a
1992 436 n/a n/a n/a
1993 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 378 n/a 0.0 27.5
2000 374 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 379 n/a 0.0 17.4
2002 411 n/a n/a 16.1
2003 411 n/a n/a 16.1
2004 439 31.1 14.1 17.8
2005 455 35.6 12.8 16.3
2006 459 34.6 13.3 18.6
2007 420 36.0 11.7 15.7
2008 387 32.7 11.8 18.8
2009 390 31.7 12.3 21
2010 381 31.8 11.9 31
2011 388 30.4 12.7 30.7
2012 409 29.8 13.7 36.7
2013 429 31.9 13.4 37.8
2014 428 32.8 13.0 40.2
2015 431 33.0 13.0 43.9
2016 431 37.0 11.6 n/a
2017 393 36.6 10.7 n/a
2018 369 35.2 10.4 n/a
2019 336 32.6 10.2 n/a
2020 341 31.5 10.8 n/a
2021 313 32.3 9.6 n/a
2022 297 27.8 10.6 n/a
2023 343 33.4 10.2 n/a
2024 354 34.4 10.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 360 n/a n/a n/a
1989 386 n/a n/a n/a
1990 400 n/a n/a n/a
1991 427 n/a n/a n/a
1992 436 n/a n/a n/a
1993 441 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 442 n/a n/a n/a
1995 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 408 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 406 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 378 n/a 0.0 27.5
2000 374 n/a 0.0 21.9
2001 379 n/a 0.0 17.4
2002 411 n/a n/a 16.1
2003 411 n/a n/a 16.1
2004 439 31.1 14.1 17.8
2005 455 35.6 12.8 16.3
2006 459 34.6 13.3 18.6
2007 420 36.0 11.7 15.7
2008 387 32.7 11.8 18.8
2009 390 31.7 12.3 21
2010 381 31.8 11.9 31
2011 388 30.4 12.7 30.7
2012 409 29.8 13.7 36.7
2013 429 31.9 13.4 37.8
2014 428 32.8 13.0 40.2
2015 431 33.0 13.0 43.9
2016 431 37.0 11.6 n/a
2017 393 36.6 10.7 n/a
2018 369 35.2 10.4 n/a
2019 336 32.6 10.2 n/a
2020 341 31.5 10.8 n/a
2021 313 32.3 9.6 n/a
2022 297 27.8 10.6 n/a
2023 343 33.4 10.2 n/a
2024 354 34.4 10.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $611 (2.9%) $20,418 (97.1%) $21,029
2020 $562 (2.7%) $20,508 (97.3%) $21,071
2021 $1,230 (5.0%) $23,183 (95.0%) $24,414

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mary E Stapleton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 736th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 703rd of 928 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)3918.6
 20.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)4326.7
 16.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)3111.9
 19.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Framingham)3418.9
 15.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)2424.2
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)3825.6
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)4625.8
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Framingham)4123.3
 17.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)4544.9
 0.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Framingham)4532.3
 12.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)4126.5
 14.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Framingham)3621.7
 14.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)3836.7
 1.3%
   5th Grade Science (Framingham)3529.1
 5.9%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)3628.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Framingham)4027
 13%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)4021.2
 18.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Framingham)3722.5
 14.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Mary E Stapleton Elementary)3836.7
 1.3%
   All Grades Science (Framingham)3429.3
 4.7%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students336343
 2.1%
African American2629
 11.5%
American Indian00
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic68155
 127.9%
Pacific Islander00
White211118
 44.1%
Two or More Races1926
 36.8%


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Mary E Stapleton Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Mary E Stapleton Elementary are 53% Hispanic, 29% White, 9% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Mary E Stapleton Elementary.

Students who attend Mary E Stapleton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cameron Middle School
Middle : Fuller Middle
Middle : Walsh Middle
High : Framingham High School


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