Richer

Summary:

Richer Elementary School is a public school in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serving 533 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is consistently lower than nearby schools and the state average across all grades and subjects.

Richer's academic struggles are evident in the low proficiency rates, with only 24.18% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 25.74% in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's rankings for specific student groups, such as Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with disabilities, are generally lower than the state averages, indicating achievement gaps for these subgroups. Richer has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Massachusetts elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

In comparison, the nearby Francis J Kane, Charles Jaworek School, and Goodnow Brothers Elementary School generally perform better academically, with higher MCAS proficiency rates and higher SchoolDigger rankings. Addressing the challenges at Richer will require a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation to identify areas for improvement and support the unique needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public K-5

 80 Foley Road
       Marlborough, MA  01752-1922


(508) 460-3504

District: Marlborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
703rd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,599 Help


Students who attend Richer usually attend:

Middle:    1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
High:    Marlborough High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.2%
White:
27.6%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Richer ranks worse than 76.7% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Marlborough School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.2%), White (27.6%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Richer is 11.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Marlborough School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Richer is $17,599, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Marlborough School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Richer:

SchoolDigger ranks Richer 703rd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Richer in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:
White students:


Marlborough:

SchoolDigger ranks Marlborough 300th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Richer

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Rank History for all students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 43.58 579th 930 37.7%
2013 40.95 597th 928 35.7%
2014 32.09 679th 926 26.7%
2015 24.51 727th 914 20.5%
2016 29.91 699th 932 25.0%
2017 46.61 535th 938 43.0%
2018 49.30 505th 934 45.9%
2019 45.21 540th 942 42.7%
2021 24.33 708th 936 24.4%
2022 27.39 681st 932 26.9%
2023 23.57 707th 928 23.8%
2024 23.54 703rd 916 23.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 32nd 244 86.9%
2019 54.13 75th 258 70.9%
2022 47.98 98th 267 63.3%
2023 25.15 243rd 264 8.0%
2024 29.53 225th 282 20.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.91 247th 886 72.1%
2019 45.56 500th 896 44.2%
2021 28.10 685th 894 23.4%
2022 27.37 708th 905 21.8%
2023 36.81 416th 703 40.8%
2024 37.31 440th 731 39.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.23 185th 685 73.0%
2019 51.95 326th 700 53.4%
2021 32.16 501st 705 28.9%
2022 27.05 614th 772 20.5%
2023 24.58 637th 757 15.9%
2024 23.37 650th 760 14.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.39 551st 893 38.3%
2019 39.24 593rd 902 34.3%
2021 15.29 766th 898 14.7%
2022 22.05 718th 901 20.3%
2023 26.70 659th 887 25.7%
2024 26.24 658th 886 25.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 439th 656 33.1%
2019 25.54 533rd 665 19.8%
2021 27.54 472nd 632 25.3%
2022 27.45 509th 672 24.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.22 402nd 898 55.2%
2019 50.07 471st 907 48.1%
2021 36.67 580th 904 35.8%
2022 34.49 606th 908 33.3%
2023 23.97 693rd 896 22.7%
2024 22.63 707th 891 20.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.09 691st 925 25.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.93 239th 399 40.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.05 57th 379 85.0%
2019 62.56 113th 398 71.6%
2021 44.28 175th 379 53.8%
2022 37.17 243rd 401 39.4%
2023 38.53 256th 420 39.0%
2024 37.01 280th 446 37.2%
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Rank History for White students at Richer

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.68 297th 772 61.5%
2019 57.48 337th 780 56.8%
2021 38.50 505th 765 34.0%
2022 47.88 422nd 764 44.8%
2023 34.22 542nd 762 28.9%
2024 26.92 603rd 753 19.9%
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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 Richer

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 565 16 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 541 9 12 11 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 482 16 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1991 472 22 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 480 14 7 18 1 n/a n/a 0 520
1993 484 16 8 18 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 447 14 3 36 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1995 499 17 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1996 499 17 8 46 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1997 519 17 11 51 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 505 18 6 76 0 n/a n/a 0 605
1999 473 31 5 90 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2000 449 25 8 100 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2001 401 20 6 119 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 297 17 8 112 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2003 297 17 8 112 0 n/a n/a 0 434
2004 299 20 15 138 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 270 21 22 141 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 269 17 23 144 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 243 11 20 163 0 n/a n/a 2 439
2008 267 6 18 187 0 n/a n/a 6 484
2009 261 6 14 172 0 0 17 0 470
2010 226 8 7 169 0 0 17 0 427
2011 235 12 11 182 0 0 17 0 457
2012 282 7 12 230 0 0 28 0 559
2013 261 8 16 249 0 0 24 0 558
2014 233 16 17 281 1 0 30 0 578
2015 220 23 14 312 1 0 28 0 598
2016 204 20 14 282 1 0 30 0 551
2017 186 22 13 285 1 0 21 0 528
2018 192 23 13 356 1 0 19 0 604
2019 203 18 15 376 0 0 24 0 636
2020 207 24 24 399 0 0 23 0 677
2021 136 21 16 318 0 0 14 0 505
2022 136 27 3 328 0 0 30 0 524
2023 147 19 3 326 0 0 38 0 533

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 Richer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 573 n/a n/a n/a
1990 514 n/a n/a n/a
1991 509 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a n/a
1993 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 500 n/a n/a n/a
1995 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 605 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 599 n/a 0.0 28.7
2000 583 n/a 0.0 26.2
2001 547 n/a 0.0 29.1
2002 434 n/a n/a 26
2003 434 n/a n/a 26
2004 472 37.3 12.7 28.4
2005 454 37.5 12.1 28.6
2006 453 37.0 12.2 32.2
2007 439 34.0 12.9 30.4
2008 484 36.7 13.2 32.8
2009 470 35.6 13.2 32.3
2010 427 33.5 12.7 38.2
2011 457 31.9 14.3 39.4
2012 559 40.5 13.8 42.8
2013 558 40.1 13.9 49.1
2014 578 42.5 13.5 49.1
2015 598 45.0 13.2 56.5
2016 551 46.0 11.9 n/a
2017 528 44.9 11.7 n/a
2018 604 48.8 12.3 n/a
2019 636 47.8 13.3 n/a
2020 677 50.0 13.5 n/a
2021 505 45.1 11.1 n/a
2022 524 46.2 11.3 n/a
2023 533 45.7 11.6 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 Richer

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 573 n/a n/a n/a
1990 514 n/a n/a n/a
1991 509 n/a n/a n/a
1992 520 n/a n/a n/a
1993 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 500 n/a n/a n/a
1995 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 570 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 605 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 599 n/a 0.0 28.7
2000 583 n/a 0.0 26.2
2001 547 n/a 0.0 29.1
2002 434 n/a n/a 26
2003 434 n/a n/a 26
2004 472 37.3 12.7 28.4
2005 454 37.5 12.1 28.6
2006 453 37.0 12.2 32.2
2007 439 34.0 12.9 30.4
2008 484 36.7 13.2 32.8
2009 470 35.6 13.2 32.3
2010 427 33.5 12.7 38.2
2011 457 31.9 14.3 39.4
2012 559 40.5 13.8 42.8
2013 558 40.1 13.9 49.1
2014 578 42.5 13.5 49.1
2015 598 45.0 13.2 56.5
2016 551 46.0 11.9 n/a
2017 528 44.9 11.7 n/a
2018 604 48.8 12.3 n/a
2019 636 47.8 13.3 n/a
2020 677 50.0 13.5 n/a
2021 505 45.1 11.1 n/a
2022 524 46.2 11.3 n/a
2023 533 45.7 11.6 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 Richer

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $524 (3.7%) $13,576 (96.3%) $14,100
2020 $531 (3.5%) $14,853 (96.5%) $15,384
2021 $860 (4.9%) $16,738 (95.1%) $17,598

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Richer

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 540th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 707th of 928 Elementary schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Richer)4933.3
 15.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Marlborough)4928.9
 20.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Richer)5032
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Marlborough)4025.1
 14.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Richer)4832.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Marlborough)4629.4
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Richer)5329.6
 23.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Marlborough)4736.9
 10.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Richer)4829.2
 18.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Marlborough)4325.2
 17.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Richer)5127.4
 23.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Marlborough)3624.3
 11.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students636533
 16.2%
African American1819
 5.6%
American Indian00
Asian153
 80%
Hispanic376326
 13.3%
Pacific Islander00
White203147
 27.6%
Two or More Races2438
 58.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Richer

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Richer.

Students who attend Richer usually go on to attend:

Middle : 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
High : Marlborough High

Richer ranks in the bottom 23.3% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students at Richer are 61% Hispanic, 28% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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