John D Mc Govern Elementary School

9 Lovering Street
Medway, MA 02053
(School attendance zone shown in map)
John D Mc Govern Elementary School serves 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

John D Mc Govern Elementary School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of John D Mc Govern Elementary School is 0.32, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
82%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of John D Mc Govern Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary School?
336 students attend John D Mc Govern Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of John D Mc Govern Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D Mc Govern Elementary School?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John D Mc Govern Elementary School offer ?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John D Mc Govern Elementary School part of?
John D Mc Govern Elementary School is part of Medway School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 336 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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