Country
Tel:
(781) 786-5400
Country serves 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Country placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Country places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Country's student population of 302 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-3 |
Total Students | 302 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Country is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Country is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #306 out of 1666 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 56% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 16% | 7% |
Hispanic | 11% | 20% |
Black | 7% | 9% |
White | 59% | 60% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.59 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 4% | 35% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Weston School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Country is Weston High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Weston Middle School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Field Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Weston Field Elementary School Grades: 4-5 | 325 students
0.0 miles
16 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5500 0.0 4-5 325 - Weston Woodland Grades: PK-3 | 298 students
0.3 miles
10 Alphabet Lane
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5300 0.3 PK-3 298 - Weston Weston High School Grades: 9-12 | 694 students
1.6 miles
444 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5800 1.6 9-12 694 - Weston Weston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 484 students
2.0 miles
456 Wellesley Street
Weston, MA 02493
(781) 786-5600 2.0 6-8 484 - Waltham William F. Stanley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 432 students
2.1 miles
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620 2.1 PK-5 432
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