Serving 337 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 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 337 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- 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
School Overview
Mason-rice's student population of 337 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
337 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mason-rice ranks within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason-rice is 0.56, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
5%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
62%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Mason-rice's ranking?
Mason-rice is ranked #42 out of 1,644 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?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mason-rice?
337 students attend Mason-rice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Mason-rice students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason-rice?
Mason-rice has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason-rice offer ?
Mason-rice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason-rice part of?
Mason-rice is part of Newton School District.
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