Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, John D Runkle 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 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (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 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
John D Runkle 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 John D Runkle is 0.67, 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 D Runkle is ranked #188 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John D Runkle often compared to?
John D Runkleis often viewed alongside schools like Michael Driscoll, Pierce by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John D Runkle?
483 students attend John D Runkle.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John D Runkle students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John D Runkle?
John D Runkle has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John D Runkle offer ?
John D Runkle offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 483 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 67% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 69% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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