Serving 263 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Thomas V Nash ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Thomas V Nash School serves the southwest part of South Weymouth, MA, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thomas V Nash's student population of 263 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
263 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Thomas V Nash ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas V Nash is 0.47, 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
#556 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas V Nash's ranking?
Thomas V Nash is ranked #556 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Thomas V Nash?
263 students attend Thomas V Nash.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thomas V Nash students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas V Nash?
Thomas V Nash has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thomas V Nash offer ?
Thomas V Nash offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas V Nash part of?
Thomas V Nash is part of Weymouth School District.
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