Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John B Devalles ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
John B Devalles ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John B Devalles is 0.66, 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.
John B Devalles is ranked #1346 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John B Devalles?
292 students attend John B Devalles.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of John B Devalles students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John B Devalles?
John B Devalles has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John B Devalles offer ?
John B Devalles offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 292 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 74%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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