John William Decas
Tel:
(508) 291-3530
- John William Decas serves 577 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2013-14 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- John William Decas's student population of 577 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 577 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- The diversity score of John William Decas is 0.46, which is less 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) |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 66% | 61% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (13-14) | 51% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 20% |
| Black | 6% | 9% |
| White | 72% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 11% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wareham School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to John William Decas is Wareham Cooperative Alternative School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Wareham Middle School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wareham Wareham Cooperative Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 63 students
1.4 miles
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550 1.4 9-12 63 - Wareham Wareham Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 458 students
1.5 miles
7 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3510 1.5 9-12 458 - Wareham Wareham Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 726 students
1.7 miles
4 Viking Drive
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3550 1.7 5-8 726 - Wareham Minot Forest Grades: 3-4 | 490 students
3.2 miles
63 Minot Avenue
Wareham, MA 02571
(508) 291-3555 3.2 3-4 490 - Marion Sippican Grades: PK-6 | 454 students
4.8 miles
16 Spring Street
Marion, MA 02738
(508) 748-0100 4.8 PK-6 454
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