C+ Top 69%

R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School

Grades K-05 NORTHAMPTON, MA

Moved down 72 places from 2024 to 2025

#572 State Rank
B- District Grade
498 Ryan Road, NORTHAMPTON, MA 01062
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
220 Students
95.1% Attendance Rate
42.3 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

41.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4.3% exceeding expectations

2023 52% 52%
2024 49.3% 49.3%
2025 41.3% 41.3%

Mathematics

28.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 46.7% 46.7%
2024 34.7% 34.7%
2025 28.3% 28.3%

Science

46% Meeting or exceeding expectations

7% exceeding expectations

2023 38% 38%
2024 44% 44%
2025 46% 46%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 50%8%
2025English Language Arts04 46%2%
2025English Language Arts05 28%3%
2025Mathematics03 36%5%
2025Mathematics04 34%—
2025Mathematics05 15%3%
2025Science05 46%7%
2024English Language Arts03 62%23%
2024English Language Arts04 44%10%
2024English Language Arts05 42%2%
2024Mathematics03 42%13%
2024Mathematics04 34%2%
2024Mathematics05 28%—
2024Science05 44%2%
2023English Language Arts03 75%25%
2023English Language Arts04 40%7%
2023English Language Arts05 41%3%
2023Mathematics03 73%13%
2023Mathematics04 43%7%
2023Mathematics05 24%—
2023Science05 38%5%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

220 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 79.1%
Hispanic 14.5%
Multiracial 3.6%
Black 2.3%
Asian 0.5%

Gender

53.2% Male
46.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.5%
Special Education 22.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch 32.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.1% Attendance Rate
12.1% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

498 Ryan Road, NORTHAMPTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School's grade rating?

R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #572 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 69% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School?

Approximately 220 students are enrolled at R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School.

How does R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (41% proficient), Mathematics (28% proficient), Science (46% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School?

R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.1%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School part of?

R.K. Finn Ryan Road Elementary School is part of Northampton School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.