Vinson-owen Elementary School

75 Johnson Road
Winchester, MA 01890
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Vinson-owen Elementary School serves 411 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Vinson-owen Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Vinson-owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Vinson-owen Elementary School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
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School Rankings

Vinson-owen Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Vinson-owen Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#59 out of 1644 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
66%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.51
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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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 Vinson-owen Elementary School's ranking?
Vinson-owen Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Vinson-owen Elementary School?
411 students attend Vinson-owen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Vinson-owen Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vinson-owen Elementary School?
Vinson-owen Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Vinson-owen Elementary School offer ?
Vinson-owen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vinson-owen Elementary School part of?
Vinson-owen Elementary School is part of Winchester School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 411 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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