Serving 213 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Ward ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John Ward's student population of 213 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Ward ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ward is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
3%
10%
White
74%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ward's ranking?
John Ward is ranked #51 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John Ward often compared to?
John Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Underwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend John Ward?
213 students attend John Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of John Ward students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ward?
John Ward has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Ward offer ?
John Ward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ward part of?
John Ward is part of Newton School District.
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