Summary:
The 01701 zip code of Framingham, Massachusetts is home to 4 middle schools, including Walsh Middle, Fuller Middle, Cameron Middle School, and Christa McAuliffe Charter School. While the traditional public middle schools in the area struggle academically, with proficiency rates well below state averages, the Christa McAuliffe Charter School stands out as a high-performing option.
Christa McAuliffe Charter School outperforms the other middle schools in the 01701 zip code across multiple metrics. In 2024-2025, the school had the highest proficiency rates on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 39.05% of students proficient or better in ELA, 25% in Math, and 45.65% in Civics. Christa McAuliffe also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.9, suggesting more individualized attention for students. In contrast, the traditional public middle schools in the area have proficiency rates ranging from 19.33% to 33.33% in ELA, 16.20% to 23.27% in Math, and 12.26% to 28.26% in Science.
The broader Framingham school district is ranked 306 out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating systemic challenges that may be impacting the middle schools. While the traditional public middle schools in the 01701 zip code have relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $19,221 to $22,450, this does not appear to directly correlate with academic performance. The data highlights the strong performance of the charter school option, Christa McAuliffe, compared to the traditional public middle schools in the area.
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