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School Code: 8290605

Joseph P Keefe Technical High School

South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical

Framingham is a diverse suburban city in eastern Massachusetts, located about 20 miles west of Boston. As one of the state's largest towns (recently incorporated as a city), Framingham serves as a commercial and cultural hub for the MetroWest region, known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, retail centers, and its historic role as a manufacturing center. The South Middlesex Regional Vocational Technical district draws students from Framingham, Ashland, Hopkinton, Holliston, and Sudbury, reflecting the collaborative regional approach to career and technical education in the area.
State Rankings
#267
Overall Rank
#139
SAT Total
#252
ELA MCAS
#244
Math MCAS
#197
AP Success
#181
Graduation

SAT Performance

Total Score+83
1125
Reading/Writing+50
583
Math+33
542
Tests Taken
64
Score Composition
R/W: 583
Math: 542

MCAS Performance

Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts-738%(Rank #252)
Mathematics-429%(Rank #244)
Science-1434%
Average Scaled Scores
ELA
494
Math
491
Science
490
Achievement Percentiles
ELA: 38.0th · Math: 39.0th · Science: —
Student Growth Percentiles:
ELA: 61.0 · Math: 54.0

AP Exam Results

Test Takers
94
Tests Taken
156
Passing Rate (3-5)+27.5
64.7%
AP Success Rank: #197
Score Distribution
10.9%
Score 5
25.0%
Score 4
28.8%
Score 3
21.8%
Score 2
13.5%
Score 1
Below Passing (1-2): 35.3%

Student Demographics

Race/Ethnicity
43%
45%
White: 43.2%
Asian: 1.2%
Hispanic/Latino: 45.3%
Black/African American: 5.1%
Multi-Race: 3.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
Gender
41.9% Female
56.9% Male
1.2% Nonbinary

Student Populations

Population Percentages
High Needs67.6% (613)
Low Income49.2% (446)
English Learners11.4% (103)
First Language Not English33.6% (305)
Key Indicators
High Needs
67.6%
Low Income
49.2%

Graduation Rate

93.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate +2.3
State Ranking
#181
Cohort Size
207
Dropped Out: 4.8%
Still in School: 1.4%

Attendance & Discipline

Attendance
Attendance Rate+4
95%
Chronically Absent-21.6
11.5%
Avg. Absences per Student8.9
Discipline
Out-of-School Suspension1.5%

Academic Indicators

Grade 9 Course Passage
Passing All Courses
91.1%
Based on 246 grade 9 students
Advanced Course Completion
Completing Advanced Courses
100%
% of grade 11-12 students completing at least one advanced course

Historical Trends

Performance trends across available years. COVID-19 caused data gaps in 2020-2021.
SAT Total Score+83
1125
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
ELA MCAS (M+E %)-7
38
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Math MCAS (M+E %)-4
29
20192025
Above pre-COVID levels
Graduation Rate+2.3
93.7
20152024
At pre-COVID levels
AP Passing Rate (3-5)+27.5
64.7
20172025
Above pre-COVID levels
Attendance Rate+4
95
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
Chronically Absent-21.6
11.5
20182025
At pre-COVID levels
College Enrollment-9.6
39.7
20152025
Below pre-COVID levels

Post-Graduation Outcomes

39.7%
College Enrollment Rate
Combined 2-year and 4-year college attendance
13.9%
4-Year Private College
14.4%
2-Year Private College
11.4%
2-Year Public College
7.9%
Other Post-Secondary
16.8%
Work
3.5%
Military
0.5%
Other
31.7%
Unknown
Based on 202 graduates

School Profile

Faculty & Staff
Total Teachers (FTE)90.2
Student/Teacher Ratio9.9 to 1
Teachers Licensed100%
Experienced Teachers67%
Teaching In-Field93.5%
Quick Facts
School Code: 8290605
Class Size Indicator: 9.9 to 1

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