The top reported proficiency rate is 37% in Science. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Frances Drake School
Frances Drake School is a regular public elementary school in Leominster, Massachusetts, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is one of several elementary schools in the Leominster district, a city that has evolved from a historic plastics manufacturing hub into a commercial and suburban commuter destination for Worcester and Boston. The school sits on Viscoloid Avenue, a street name that echoes the city's industrial past, and serves a student body that reflects the broader community's diversity.
The student population is mixed in its composition. Hispanic or Latino students make up the largest share, followed by white students, with smaller groups of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The school does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the share of students with disabilities or English learners, so a parent cannot assess the level of economic or academic support need from the available data. This is a gap worth noting; families who want to understand the school's support resources may want to ask the school directly.
Frances Drake School serves kindergarten through fifth grade, and the enrollment is moderate for an elementary school of this grade span. The school's state testing results, from the NextGen MCAS, show that proficiency rates in math and English language arts are below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Worcester County. In the most recent testing year, roughly a quarter of students scored proficient or above in math, and a similar share did so in English language arts. Science proficiency was somewhat higher. These are the most recent results available, and they represent a single point in time. Looking at the school's own trend line over the past several years, math and English scores have moved up and down without a clear upward trajectory. The highest proficiency rates in both subjects were recorded several years ago, and the most recent figures are lower than those earlier peaks. A parent may want to ask the school what strategies are in place to support academic growth.
The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary school serving kindergarten through fifth grade. The student body is diverse, with Hispanic or Latino students making up the largest group, followed by white students, and smaller shares of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The school does not report the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, nor does it report the share of students with disabilities or English learners. Without these figures, it is difficult to gauge the level of economic or academic support the school provides. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these resources.
Frances Drake School is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet. It is part of the Leominster district, which serves the city of Leominster. The city itself is a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial corridors, and remaining manufacturing operations. Its historic identity as a plastics manufacturing center has given way to a more suburban and retail-oriented economy, with shopping centers and highway access drawing commuters to Worcester and Boston. The school sits on Viscoloid Avenue, a street named for one of the city's historic plastics companies, a small reminder of the industrial past that still shapes parts of the local economy.
The school's state testing results are the main academic measure available. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates in math and English language arts were below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Worcester County. Science proficiency was higher. The school's own trend data shows that math and English scores have fluctuated over the past several years, with the highest marks coming before the pandemic and the most recent figures lower than those earlier levels. A parent may want to ask the school what academic supports are in place and how the school is working to improve student outcomes.
The school does not report data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing, so a parent cannot assess those dimensions from the available information. The school also does not report whether it receives Title I funding, which would indicate a federal designation for serving a high share of students from low-income households. A parent may want to ask the school directly about these topics.
The housing market in the area shows home values that are below the state average but above the national average, and rents that are moderate relative to incomes. The city's growth has been driven by highway access and relatively affordable land, making it a practical option for families commuting to Worcester or Boston. The school itself sits in a neighborhood that reflects the city's mix of older industrial infrastructure and newer suburban development.
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