General John Nixon Elementary School

472 Concord Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 298 students in grades Kindergarten-5, General John Nixon Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

General John Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

General John Nixon Elementary School's student population of 298 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
298 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

General John Nixon Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General John Nixon Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#233 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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65-69%
37%
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65-69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
75%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 General John Nixon Elementary School's ranking?
General John Nixon Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are General John Nixon Elementary School often compared to?
General John Nixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Josiah Haynes, Peter Noyes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend General John Nixon Elementary School?
298 students attend General John Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of General John Nixon Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General John Nixon Elementary School?
General John Nixon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does General John Nixon Elementary School offer ?
General John Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is General John Nixon Elementary School part of?
General John Nixon Elementary School is part of Sudbury School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 298 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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