Serving 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mason-rice 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Mason-Rice serves a central area in Newton Center, MA, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles to the nearest edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 1 mile at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason-rice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mason-rice's student population of 321 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mason-rice ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason-rice is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
8%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
1%
10%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mason-rice's ranking?
Mason-rice is ranked #47 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mason-rice often compared to?
Mason-riceis often viewed alongside schools like Bowen 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 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mason-rice?
321 students attend Mason-rice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mason-rice students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason-rice?
Mason-rice has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason-rice offer ?
Mason-rice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason-rice part of?
Mason-rice is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason-rice located?
Mason-rice is located in the Newton Centre neighborhood of Newton Center, MA.
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