Serving 435 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John H Duval ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
John H Duval ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John H Duval is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
John H Duval is ranked #570 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
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What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John H Duval?
435 students attend John H Duval.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John H Duval students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John H Duval?
John H Duval has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John H Duval offer ?
John H Duval offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
I've been here since kindergarden. This was sadly, my last year. And I don't get to finish it, which is the saddest part. I went through some stuff, and the teachers and in-school therapists really helped me on the few ac cations i needed them. I know they helped a few of my friends.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 435 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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