Margaret L Donovan

Summary:

Margaret L Donovan is an elementary school located in Randolph, MA, serving 421 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS assessments, is generally below the state and Randolph district averages across all grades and subjects.

Margaret L Donovan's statewide ranking among Massachusetts elementary schools has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 432 out of 934 schools in 2017-2018 to 682 out of 916 schools in 2023-2024, indicating its academic performance is below average compared to other schools in the state. The school's performance gaps among different student groups, particularly for African American, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students, are areas of concern that require targeted interventions and support.

When comparing Margaret L Donovan to other nearby elementary schools in the Randolph district and surrounding areas, such as Elizabeth G Lyons Elementary, John F Kennedy, and Lt Peter M Hansen in the Canton district, as well as Highlands and Mary E Flaherty in the Braintree district, it becomes clear that Margaret L Donovan is performing below its peers.


Detail:

Public K-5

 123 Reed Street
       Randolph, MA  02368


(781) 961-6248

District: Randolph

SchoolDigger Rank:
682nd of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,213 Help


Students who attend Margaret L Donovan usually attend:

Middle:    Randolph Community Middle
High:    Randolph High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  421

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.8%
Hispanic:
20.7%
Asian:
18.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Margaret L Donovan ranks worse than 74.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Randolph School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Margaret L Donovan has the largest elementary school student body size in the Randolph School District. Student population at Margaret L Donovan is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.8%), Hispanic (20.7%), Asian (18.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret L Donovan is 10.5, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Randolph School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret L Donovan is $17,213, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Randolph School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Margaret L Donovan:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret L Donovan 682nd of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Margaret L Donovan in the ranking list.)

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Randolph:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph 312th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret L Donovan

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Rank History for all students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.16 602nd 884 31.9%
2004 31.17 634th 882 28.1%
2005 27.57 665th 887 25.0%
2006 29.62 685th 911 24.8%
2007 21.62 748th 911 17.9%
2008 18.56 776th 908 14.5%
2009 14.20 805th 909 11.4%
2010 27.69 712th 920 22.6%
2011 24.05 747th 924 19.2%
2012 33.33 675th 930 27.4%
2013 29.48 702nd 928 24.4%
2014 30.61 691st 926 25.4%
2015 35.75 644th 914 29.5%
2016 27.13 724th 932 22.3%
2017 38.01 627th 938 33.2%
2018 57.21 432nd 934 53.7%
2019 44.85 545th 942 42.1%
2021 46.52 510th 936 45.5%
2022 31.91 640th 932 31.3%
2023 36.57 599th 928 35.5%
2024 25.70 682nd 916 25.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.43 9th 244 96.3%
2019 50.48 85th 258 67.1%
2021 64.88 31st 240 87.1%
2022 52.21 77th 267 71.2%
2024 47.62 111th 282 60.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.77 134th 886 84.9%
2019 66.83 216th 896 75.9%
2021 62.71 256th 894 71.4%
2022 42.82 518th 905 42.8%
2023 50.36 297th 703 57.8%
2024 26.77 560th 731 23.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.37 143rd 685 79.1%
2019 56.54 275th 700 60.7%
2021 50.02 334th 705 52.6%
2022 37.24 511th 772 33.8%
2023 44.60 425th 757 43.9%
2024 32.74 558th 760 26.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.31 298th 893 66.6%
2019 55.34 417th 902 53.8%
2021 51.26 440th 898 51.0%
2022 32.90 607th 901 32.6%
2023 34.39 591st 887 33.4%
2024 24.80 678th 886 23.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 423rd 656 35.5%
2019 35.93 413th 665 37.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.06 499th 898 44.4%
2019 34.75 629th 907 30.7%
2021 41.77 520th 904 42.5%
2022 31.56 629th 908 30.7%
2023 40.06 557th 896 37.8%
2024 28.26 650th 891 27.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.28 478th 925 48.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.93 218th 399 45.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.59 61st 154 60.4%
2019 52.94 83rd 155 46.5%
2021 49.41 93rd 141 34.0%
2022 31.10 115th 143 19.6%
2023 29.62 113th 145 22.1%
2024 34.36 112th 152 26.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.12 22nd 174 87.4%
2019 64.08 50th 172 70.9%
2021 72.22 22nd 166 86.7%
2022 49.42 76th 173 56.1%
2023 48.78 81st 167 51.5%
2024 24.33 143rd 167 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret L Donovan

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.01 93rd 398 76.6%
2023 66.23 90th 420 78.6%
2024 63.20 102nd 446 77.1%
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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 Margaret L Donovan

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 458 23 55 11 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 487 55 54 16 0 n/a n/a 0 612
1990 400 60 48 4 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1991 415 95 65 16 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1992 312 83 40 9 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 280 97 46 8 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1994 276 89 51 8 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1995 260 122 62 15 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1996 260 122 62 15 1 n/a n/a 0 460
1997 278 146 75 22 3 n/a n/a 0 524
1998 255 145 71 23 2 n/a n/a 0 496
1999 225 128 59 21 2 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 223 171 48 26 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2001 222 157 50 30 5 n/a n/a 0 464
2002 173 132 54 32 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2003 173 132 54 32 2 n/a n/a 0 393
2004 165 141 55 27 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 142 140 52 21 1 n/a n/a 0 356
2006 144 191 67 24 1 n/a n/a 2 429
2007 141 206 52 29 2 n/a n/a 3 433
2008 155 235 80 22 1 n/a n/a 10 503
2009 139 231 79 23 1 3 13 0 489
2010 122 214 81 30 1 3 21 0 472
2011 111 213 81 33 2 1 26 0 467
2012 77 191 77 37 2 0 25 0 409
2013 76 197 88 39 2 1 26 0 429
2014 66 201 89 45 2 0 24 0 427
2015 70 193 98 39 2 0 26 0 428
2016 73 190 102 31 4 0 21 0 421
2017 70 201 99 37 1 0 26 0 434
2018 57 202 107 51 1 0 24 0 442
2019 45 224 104 57 1 2 20 0 453
2020 56 208 105 60 2 0 11 0 442
2021 44 203 99 61 3 0 15 1 426
2022 35 200 86 65 2 0 16 1 405
2023 36 197 78 87 1 0 21 1 421

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 Margaret L Donovan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 512 n/a n/a n/a
1991 591 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 426 n/a n/a n/a
1995 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 524 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 435 n/a 0.0 30.1
2000 470 n/a 0.0 27.9
2001 464 n/a 0.0 27.4
2002 393 n/a n/a 27.7
2003 393 n/a n/a 27.7
2004 389 30.3 12.8 35.2
2005 356 29.4 12.1 32.6
2006 429 32.4 13.2 28.3
2007 433 30.0 14.4 41.2
2008 503 27.0 18.6 44.6
2009 489 29.8 16.4 45.2
2010 472 32.1 14.7 47.9
2011 467 32.8 14.2 47.8
2012 409 32.0 12.7 50.4
2013 429 32.0 13.4 49.9
2014 427 31.6 13.4 50.4
2015 428 35.0 12.2 52.8
2016 421 34.0 12.3 n/a
2017 434 33.1 13.0 n/a
2018 442 29.0 15.2 n/a
2019 453 36.5 12.4 n/a
2020 442 33.1 13.3 n/a
2021 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2022 405 36.9 10.9 n/a
2023 421 39.9 10.5 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 Margaret L Donovan

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 n/a n/a n/a
1989 612 n/a n/a n/a
1990 512 n/a n/a n/a
1991 591 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 431 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 426 n/a n/a n/a
1995 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 460 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 524 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 496 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 435 n/a 0.0 30.1
2000 470 n/a 0.0 27.9
2001 464 n/a 0.0 27.4
2002 393 n/a n/a 27.7
2003 393 n/a n/a 27.7
2004 389 30.3 12.8 35.2
2005 356 29.4 12.1 32.6
2006 429 32.4 13.2 28.3
2007 433 30.0 14.4 41.2
2008 503 27.0 18.6 44.6
2009 489 29.8 16.4 45.2
2010 472 32.1 14.7 47.9
2011 467 32.8 14.2 47.8
2012 409 32.0 12.7 50.4
2013 429 32.0 13.4 49.9
2014 427 31.6 13.4 50.4
2015 428 35.0 12.2 52.8
2016 421 34.0 12.3 n/a
2017 434 33.1 13.0 n/a
2018 442 29.0 15.2 n/a
2019 453 36.5 12.4 n/a
2020 442 33.1 13.3 n/a
2021 426 32.0 13.3 n/a
2022 405 36.9 10.9 n/a
2023 421 39.9 10.5 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 Margaret L Donovan

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $16,153 (100.0%) $16,153
2021 $876 (5.1%) $16,337 (94.9%) $17,213

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret L Donovan

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 545th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 599th of 928 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Margaret L Donovan)4844.7
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)4238.4
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret L Donovan)4343.4
 0.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Randolph)3134.4
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Margaret L Donovan)5530.8
 24.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)4226.5
 15.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret L Donovan)5030.8
 19.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Randolph)4328.4
 14.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Margaret L Donovan)5727.8
 29.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Randolph)5026.5
 23.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret L Donovan)4537.5
 7.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Randolph)4128.7
 12.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Margaret L Donovan)4127.8
 13.2%
   5th Grade Science (Randolph)3424.5
 9.5%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Margaret L Donovan)5334.7
 18.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Randolph)3828.8
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Margaret L Donovan)4737.6
 9.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Randolph)3429.7
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Margaret L Donovan)4127.8
 13.2%
   All Grades Science (Randolph)3327.7
 5.3%
   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 Students453421
 7.1%
African American224197
 12.1%
American Indian11
Asian10478
 25%
Hispanic5787
 52.6%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White4536
 20%
Two or More Races2021
 5%


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Margaret L Donovan ranks 682nd of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Margaret L Donovan usually go on to attend:

Middle : Randolph Community Middle
High : Randolph High

Students at Margaret L Donovan are 47% African American, 21% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 9% White, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 421 students attended Margaret L Donovan.


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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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