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Wm. L. Foster Elementary School

Grades PK-05 HINGHAM, MA

Moved up 60 places from 2024 to 2025

#3 State Rank
A+ District Grade
55 Downer Avenue, HINGHAM, MA 02043
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
477 Students
95.2% Attendance Rate
67.1 Composite Score
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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

73% Meeting or exceeding expectations

9% exceeding expectations

2023 73% 73%
2024 70.3% 70.3%
2025 73% 73%

Mathematics

73.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

14% exceeding expectations

2023 74.3% 74.3%
2024 74% 74%
2025 73.3% 73.3%

Science

88% Meeting or exceeding expectations

25% exceeding expectations

2023 86% 86%
2024 84% 84%
2025 88% 88%
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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 66%4%
2025English Language Arts04 74%9%
2025English Language Arts05 79%14%
2025Mathematics03 63%10%
2025Mathematics04 74%18%
2025Mathematics05 83%14%
2025Science05 88%25%
2024English Language Arts03 68%16%
2024English Language Arts04 64%17%
2024English Language Arts05 79%25%
2024Mathematics03 65%13%
2024Mathematics04 77%19%
2024Mathematics05 80%21%
2024Science05 84%34%
2023English Language Arts03 67%10%
2023English Language Arts04 66%10%
2023English Language Arts05 86%28%
2023Mathematics03 61%13%
2023Mathematics04 73%18%
2023Mathematics05 89%26%
2023Science05 86%31%

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

477 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 87.4%
Multiracial 5%
Hispanic 4.4%
Black 1.7%
Asian 1.5%

Gender

52.8% Male
47.2% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 2.7%
Special Education 21.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch 8.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.2% Attendance Rate
7.9% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

55 Downer Avenue, HINGHAM, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wm. L. Foster Elementary School's grade rating?

Wm. L. Foster Elementary School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #3 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 0% 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 Wm. L. Foster Elementary School?

Approximately 477 students are enrolled at Wm. L. Foster Elementary School.

How does Wm. L. Foster Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Wm. L. Foster Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (73% proficient), Mathematics (73% proficient), Science (88% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Wm. L. Foster Elementary School?

Wm. L. Foster Elementary School has an attendance rate of 95.2%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Wm. L. Foster Elementary School part of?

Wm. L. Foster Elementary School is part of Hingham 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.