R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Summary:

R. K. Finn Ryan Road is an elementary school located in Florence, MA that serves students from kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Northampton school district.

R. K. Finn Ryan Road consistently outperforms the Northampton district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation test scores, particularly in 3rd grade English Language Arts. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools. While the school's performance is strong overall, it lags behind the state average in Mathematics proficiency. Interestingly, Jackson Street Elementary, another Northampton district school, outperforms R. K. Finn Ryan Road in both English Language Arts and Mathematics test scores.

In terms of student demographics, R. K. Finn Ryan Road has a more diverse student population than some nearby schools, such as Hatfield Elementary. The school has seen an increase in spending per student over the past few years, which is higher than the nearby schools.


Detail:

Public K-5

 498 Ryan Road
       Florence, MA  01062


(413) 587-1550

District: Northampton

SchoolDigger Rank:
457th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,114 Help


Students who attend R. K. Finn Ryan Road usually attend:

Middle:    John F Kennedy Middle School
High:    Northampton High

Student/teacher ratio:  9.0 Help
Number of students:  235

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.4%
Hispanic:
14.0%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details R. K. Finn Ryan Road ranks better than 50.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Northampton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details R. K. Finn Ryan Road has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Northampton School District. Racial makeup is: White (77.4%), Hispanic (14%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R. K. Finn Ryan Road is 9, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R. K. Finn Ryan Road is $19,114, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Northampton School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R. K. Finn Ryan Road:

SchoolDigger ranks R. K. Finn Ryan Road 457th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See R. K. Finn Ryan Road in the ranking list.)

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Northampton:

SchoolDigger ranks Northampton 169th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for R. K. Finn Ryan Road

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Rank History for all students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.24 466th 884 47.3%
2004 36.15 601st 882 31.9%
2005 24.11 695th 887 21.6%
2006 44.08 556th 911 39.0%
2007 51.32 490th 911 46.2%
2008 48.39 517th 908 43.1%
2009 29.46 692nd 909 23.9%
2010 51.58 506th 920 45.0%
2011 53.78 476th 924 48.5%
2012 54.29 475th 930 48.9%
2013 43.03 572nd 928 38.4%
2014 51.85 497th 926 46.3%
2015 38.84 609th 914 33.4%
2016 39.58 603rd 932 35.3%
2017 46.51 538th 938 42.6%
2018 64.81 345th 934 63.1%
2019 66.27 318th 942 66.2%
2021 45.77 517th 936 44.8%
2022 55.47 428th 932 54.1%
2023 56.57 417th 928 55.1%
2024 51.42 457th 916 50.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.72 613th 886 30.8%
2019 53.36 388th 896 56.7%
2021 29.48 665th 894 25.6%
2022 48.33 445th 905 50.8%
2023 23.78 576th 703 18.1%
2024 68.86 160th 731 78.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.96 257th 700 63.3%
2021 41.76 416th 705 41.0%
2022 59.90 262nd 772 66.1%
2023 57.29 289th 757 61.8%
2024 65.73 196th 760 74.2%
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Rank History for Female students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.01 288th 893 67.7%
2019 64.04 328th 902 63.6%
2021 50.88 445th 898 50.4%
2022 57.72 386th 901 57.2%
2023 63.04 337th 887 62.0%
2024 57.12 385th 886 56.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.63 286th 665 57.0%
2021 48.83 279th 632 55.9%
2022 42.13 346th 672 48.5%
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Rank History for Male students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.80 372nd 898 58.6%
2019 65.60 308th 907 66.0%
2021 41.28 526th 904 41.8%
2022 53.68 423rd 908 53.4%
2023 51.94 432nd 896 51.8%
2024 45.29 496th 891 44.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.33 511th 925 44.8%
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Rank History for White students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.26 239th 772 69.0%
2019 68.36 224th 780 71.3%
2021 40.02 488th 765 36.2%
2022 49.46 408th 764 46.6%
2023 56.09 330th 762 56.7%
2024 39.81 486th 753 35.5%
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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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Enrollment information for R. K. Finn Ryan Road

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 435 2 5 12 5 n/a n/a 0 459
1989 423 4 4 16 2 n/a n/a 0 449
1990 430 7 12 29 5 n/a n/a 0 483
1991 451 6 10 25 6 n/a n/a 0 498
1992 451 2 13 27 5 n/a n/a 0 498
1993 419 1 10 46 6 n/a n/a 0 482
1994 402 4 15 54 7 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 393 4 20 53 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 393 4 20 53 4 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 337 4 16 29 2 n/a n/a 0 388
1998 337 6 16 26 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1999 339 8 17 35 1 n/a n/a 0 400
2000 300 9 19 35 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2001 282 8 13 38 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2002 247 7 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2003 247 7 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2004 235 8 9 35 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 233 8 8 31 1 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 225 8 9 33 0 n/a n/a 6 281
2007 213 6 9 32 0 n/a n/a 6 266
2008 204 8 9 35 1 n/a n/a 7 264
2009 204 6 8 41 2 0 9 0 270
2010 201 3 9 35 1 0 8 0 257
2011 197 3 11 41 1 0 8 0 261
2012 182 4 6 33 1 0 11 0 237
2013 178 4 4 36 1 0 16 0 239
2014 180 3 5 47 0 0 13 0 248
2015 167 2 5 49 0 0 12 0 235
2016 161 2 6 49 0 0 13 0 231
2017 159 4 9 44 0 0 12 0 228
2018 166 3 8 34 0 0 10 0 221
2019 163 8 8 29 0 0 13 1 222
2020 181 9 6 29 0 0 10 2 237
2021 175 9 3 34 0 0 11 2 234
2022 194 6 4 34 0 0 6 1 245
2023 182 5 5 33 0 0 8 2 235

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 R. K. Finn Ryan Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 459 n/a n/a n/a
1989 449 n/a n/a n/a
1990 483 n/a n/a n/a
1991 498 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 482 n/a n/a n/a
1995 474 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 474 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 388 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 400 n/a 0.0 19.3
2000 364 n/a 0.0 19.5
2001 342 n/a 0.0 21.3
2002 288 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 288 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 288 22.1 13.0 24
2005 281 20.9 13.4 24.2
2006 281 21.4 13.1 30.9
2007 266 21.0 12.7 28.8
2008 264 19.2 13.8 32.7
2009 270 20.3 13.3 33.7
2010 257 18.2 14.0 33.1
2011 261 19.5 13.3 33
2012 237 19.1 12.3 30
2013 239 18.6 12.8 31.4
2014 248 18.8 13.1 40.3
2015 235 21.0 11.1 41.3
2016 231 21.0 11.0 n/a
2017 228 21.8 10.4 n/a
2018 221 24.5 9.0 n/a
2019 222 23.9 9.2 n/a
2020 237 25.3 9.3 n/a
2021 234 24.8 9.4 n/a
2022 245 24.8 9.8 n/a
2023 235 25.9 9.0 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 R. K. Finn Ryan Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 459 n/a n/a n/a
1989 449 n/a n/a n/a
1990 483 n/a n/a n/a
1991 498 n/a n/a n/a
1992 498 n/a n/a n/a
1993 482 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 482 n/a n/a n/a
1995 474 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 474 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 388 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 387 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 400 n/a 0.0 19.3
2000 364 n/a 0.0 19.5
2001 342 n/a 0.0 21.3
2002 288 n/a n/a 20.1
2003 288 n/a n/a 20.1
2004 288 22.1 13.0 24
2005 281 20.9 13.4 24.2
2006 281 21.4 13.1 30.9
2007 266 21.0 12.7 28.8
2008 264 19.2 13.8 32.7
2009 270 20.3 13.3 33.7
2010 257 18.2 14.0 33.1
2011 261 19.5 13.3 33
2012 237 19.1 12.3 30
2013 239 18.6 12.8 31.4
2014 248 18.8 13.1 40.3
2015 235 21.0 11.1 41.3
2016 231 21.0 11.0 n/a
2017 228 21.8 10.4 n/a
2018 221 24.5 9.0 n/a
2019 222 23.9 9.2 n/a
2020 237 25.3 9.3 n/a
2021 234 24.8 9.4 n/a
2022 245 24.8 9.8 n/a
2023 235 25.9 9.0 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for R. K. Finn Ryan Road

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $422 (2.5%) $16,550 (97.5%) $16,972
2020 $392 (2.3%) $16,512 (97.7%) $16,904
2021 $1,128 (5.9%) $17,986 (94.1%) $19,114

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

Impact of COVID-19 on R. K. Finn Ryan Road

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 318th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 417th of 928 Elementary schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)8675
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)5753.9
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)6972.5
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Northampton)4444.8
 0.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)7239.5
 32.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)6043.4
 16.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)6142.9
 18.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Northampton)5446.3
 7.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)6040.5
 19.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Northampton)5446.1
 7.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)3824.3
 13.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Northampton)4032.9
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)4637.8
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (Northampton)5148.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)7251.7
 20.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northampton)5447
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)5547.1
 7.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Northampton)4537.9
 7.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (R. K. Finn Ryan Road)4637.8
 8.2%
   All Grades Science (Northampton)4741.3
 5.8%
   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 Students222235
 5.9%
African American85
 37.5%
American Indian00
Asian85
 37.5%
Hispanic2933
 13.8%
Pacific Islander00
White163182
 11.7%
Two or More Races138
 38.5%


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Students at R. K. Finn Ryan Road are 77% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend R. K. Finn Ryan Road usually go on to attend:

Middle : John F Kennedy Middle School
High : Northampton High

In the 2022-23 school year, 235 students attended R. K. Finn Ryan Road.

R. K. Finn Ryan Road ranks 457th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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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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