Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, General John Nixon Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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General John Nixon Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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General John Nixon Elementary School's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
325 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
General John Nixon Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of General John Nixon Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
4%
10%
White
72%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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General John Nixon Elementary School is ranked #97 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are General John Nixon Elementary School often compared to?
General John Nixon Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peter Noyes, Josiah Haynes by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend General John Nixon Elementary School?
325 students attend General John Nixon Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of General John Nixon Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of General John Nixon Elementary School?
General John Nixon Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does General John Nixon Elementary School offer ?
General John Nixon Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is General John Nixon Elementary School part of?
General John Nixon Elementary School is part of Sudbury School District.
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