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Margaret A Neary

Public Grades 4-5

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 906 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Better than 96% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Summary

Margaret A Neary is a highly-rated public elementary school serving 285 students in grades 4-5 in Southborough, MA, a district ranked 16th out of 348 in the state and with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. This exceptional school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, maintaining a 5-star rating for most of the past decade.

Margaret A Neary's academic performance is truly outstanding, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments. In 2024-2025, 65.81% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 72.17% for the Southborough district and 41.53% statewide. In math, an impressive 79.78% of students were proficient or better, far exceeding the state average of 40.74%. The school also boasts an 81.21% science proficiency rate, well above the state's 41.51%. Additionally, Margaret A Neary excels at serving diverse student populations, often ranking in the top 5-10% of Massachusetts elementary schools for subgroups like female students, male students, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby schools, Margaret A Neary stands out. While the Albert S. Woodward Memorial School in the same district also performs well, Margaret A Neary generally outpaces it on key metrics like test scores and student-teacher ratio. The school's higher per-student spending of $21,229 in 2020-2021, well above the state average, likely contributes to its success, allowing for smaller class sizes and more specialized programs. Overall, Margaret A Neary is an exceptional institution that consistently delivers outstanding academic outcomes for its students.

275

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,901

Per pupil spending ?

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

53 Parkerville Road
Southborough, MA 01772

(508) 481-2300

District: Southborough

Students who attend Margaret A Neary usually attend:

Middle:	P Brent Trottier
High:	Algonquin Regional High

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.5%

Asian:

27.3%

Hispanic:

5.8%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 95th percentile in 2015 → 96th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (75% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 4% of Massachusetts elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg73%

Massachusetts avg41%

37^th of 906

Massachusetts public elementary schools ?

Top 4%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 348Southborough among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	93.9	37 of 906	95.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.1	39 of 916	95.7%	★★★★★
2023	95.9	15 of 928	98.4%	★★★★★
2022	96.4	9 of 932	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	95.3	12 of 936	98.7%	★★★★★
2019	95.3	9 of 942	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	92.3	32 of 934	96.6%	★★★★★
2017	89.8	52 of 938	94.5%	★★★★★
2016	85.8	102 of 932	89.1%	★★★★☆
2015	89.5	47 of 914	94.9%	★★★★★
2014	86.9	76 of 926	91.8%	★★★★★
2013	85.6	95 of 928	89.8%	★★★★☆
2012	83.0	135 of 930	85.5%	★★★★☆
2011	77.1	219 of 924	76.3%	★★★★☆
2010	75.3	234 of 920	74.6%	★★★★☆
2009	81.8	140 of 909	84.6%	★★★★☆
2008	80.2	164 of 908	81.9%	★★★★☆
2007	81.8	148 of 911	83.8%	★★★★☆
2006	92.4	23 of 911	97.5%	★★★★★
2005	88.1	67 of 887	92.4%	★★★★★
2004	90.4	41 of 882	95.4%	★★★★★
2003	87.5	73 of 884	91.7%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	77.4	22 of 142	84.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.7	4 of 152	97.4%	★★★★★
2023	83.1	11 of 145	92.4%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	20 of 143	86.0%	★★★★☆
2021	85.0	5 of 141	96.5%	★★★★★
2019	79.4	19 of 155	87.7%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	49 of 154	68.2%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	92.7	22 of 672	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.4	58 of 632	90.8%	★★★★★
2019	98.4	2 of 665	99.7%	★★★★★
2018	91.8	20 of 656	97.0%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	94.1	21 of 869	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.1	40 of 886	95.5%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	31 of 887	96.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	19 of 901	97.9%	★★★★★
2021	94.5	17 of 898	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	95.7	1 of 902	99.9%	★★★★★
2018	90.8	35 of 893	96.1%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2019	98.7	4 of 398	99.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	89.1	31 of 760	95.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.4	29 of 757	96.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	34 of 700	95.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	91.3	52 of 884	94.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.5	43 of 891	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	96.6	4 of 896	99.6%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	3 of 908	99.7%	★★★★★
2021	93.4	25 of 904	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	92.6	23 of 907	97.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.9	41 of 898	95.4%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	88.6	3 of 31	90.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	83.5	68 of 717	90.5%	★★★★★
2024	83.1	78 of 731	89.3%	★★★★☆
2023	95.3	15 of 703	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	96.8	9 of 905	99.0%	★★★★★
2021	95.0	13 of 894	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	95.8	9 of 896	99.0%	★★★★★
2018	89.9	40 of 886	95.5%	★★★★★

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	93.8	25 of 925	97.3%	★★★★★

Tested Remotely

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	97.7	6 of 399	98.5%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	89 of 737	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	111 of 753	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	90.9	32 of 762	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	12 of 764	98.4%	★★★★★
2021	89.8	34 of 765	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	93.9	10 of 780	98.7%	★★★★★
2018	88.0	40 of 772	94.8%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Hispanic (2019)99th percentile~ school

Tested Remotely (2021)98th percentile~ school

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Tested In Person (2021)97th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)96th percentile~ school

Male (2025)94th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)91st percentile-5 vs school

Multi-racial (2022)90th percentile-9 vs school

White (2025)88th percentile-8 vs school

Asian (2025)85th percentile-11 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2024-2025) ?

Science81%+40 vs state

Mathematics80%+39 vs state

English Language Arts66%+24 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Total
Margaret A Neary	Public	4-5	53 Parkerville Road	Southborough	01772	Worcester County	Southborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 481-2300	275	19	14.4		172 (62.5%)	3 (1.1%)	16 (5.8%)	75 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (2.9%)	93.9	37^th of 906 public elementary schools	95.9%		93.1	39^th of 916 public elementary schools	95.7%	2		65.9	65.8	65.8		78.1	81.2	79.8	81.2	81.2	$21,901
Albert S. Woodward Memorial School	Public	2-3	28 Cordaville Road	Southborough	01772	Worcester County	Southborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 229-1250	286	21	13.6		163 (57.0%)	5 (1.7%)	14 (4.9%)	89 (31.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.9%)								(n/a)	83.3			83.3	82.4			82.4			$22,371
Mary E Finn School	Public	PK, KG-1	60 Richards Road	Southborough	01772	Worcester County	Southborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 485-3176	345	32	10.8		183 (53.0%)	9 (2.6%)	37 (10.7%)	83 (24.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.6%)								(n/a)											$21,732
Elsie A Hastings Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	111 East Main Street	Westborough	01581	Worcester County	Westborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 836-7750	478	53	8.9		188 (39.3%)	9 (1.9%)	94 (19.7%)	161 (33.7%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.8%)								(n/a)	56.3			56.3	59.8			59.8			$23,864
Francis J Kane	Public	K-5	520 Farm Road	Marlborough	01752	Middlesex County	Marlborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 460-3507	575	44	13.0		208 (36.2%)	49 (8.5%)	286 (49.7%)	13 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.3%)	27	661^st of 906 public elementary schools	27.0%		43.2	533^rd of 916 public elementary schools	41.8%	128	32.9	31.2	15.9	26.4	22.4	44.7	27.3	30.9	29.6	29.6	$20,163
Richer	Public	K-5	80 Foley Road	Marlborough	01752	Middlesex County	Marlborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 460-3504	596	45	13.2		141 (23.7%)	28 (4.7%)	383 (64.3%)	15 (2.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.4%)	12.9	816^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.9%		23.5	703^rd of 916 public elementary schools	23.3%	113	23.8	18.0	16.7	19.3	22.5	17.2	15.6	18.2	18.9	18.9	$18,674
Brophy	Public	K-5	575 Pleasant Street	Framingham	01701	Middlesex County	Framingham	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 626-9158	504	42	11.9		118 (23.4%)	24 (4.8%)	324 (64.3%)	17 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	13.3	806^th of 906 public elementary schools	11.0%		15.6	794^th of 916 public elementary schools	13.3%	12	18.1	25.4	13.0	18.7	22.9	15.2	17.7	18.9	20.9	20.9	$23,270
David Mindess	Public	3-5	90 Concord Street	Ashland	01721	Middlesex County	Ashland	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 881-0166	670	52	12.8		343 (51.2%)	21 (3.1%)	128 (19.1%)	149 (22.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.9%)	66.6	314^th of 906 public elementary schools	65.3%		67.9	302^nd of 916 public elementary schools	67.0%	12	49.3	50.9	42.7	47.9	50.7	52.1	56.8	53.0	55.8	55.8	$16,979
J Harding Armstrong	Public	K-3	18 Fisher Street	Westborough	01581	Worcester County	Westborough	No	No	No	No	(508) 836-7760	391	34	11.6		183 (46.8%)	17 (4.3%)	45 (11.5%)	116 (29.7%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)								(n/a)	62.0			62.0	60.4			60.4			$20,835
Goodnow Brothers Elementary School	Public	K-5	441 Bolton Street	Marlborough	01752	Middlesex County	Marlborough	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 460-3508	781	59	13.2		258 (33.0%)	38 (4.9%)	449 (57.5%)	12 (1.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.8%)	34.9	596^th of 906 public elementary schools	34.2%		29.5	641^st of 916 public elementary schools	30.0%	45	38.4	34.1	31.1	34.8	31.6	39.4	25.2	32.7	36.9	36.9	$18,233

Frequently Asked Questions about Margaret A Neary

Is Margaret A Neary a good school?

Yes! Margaret A Neary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 37^th of 906 Massachusetts elementary schools.

What district is Margaret A Neary in?

Southborough

What schools do graduates of Margaret A Neary attend?

Students who attend Margaret A Neary usually go on to attend:

Middle : P Brent Trottier
High : Algonquin Regional High

What is the racial makeup of Margaret A Neary?

Students at Margaret A Neary are 63% White, 27% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Margaret A Neary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 275 students attended Margaret A Neary.

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