Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zervas ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Zervas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Zervas's student population of 399 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Zervas ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zervas is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#251 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
44%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zervas's ranking?
Zervas is ranked #251 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Zervas often compared to?
Zervasis often viewed alongside schools like A E Angier, Mason-rice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Zervas?
399 students attend Zervas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Zervas students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Zervas?
Zervas has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Zervas offer ?
Zervas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Zervas part of?
Zervas is part of Newton School District.
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