Serving 745 students in grades 5-8, John J Ahern ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
John J Ahern 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 J Ahern 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 J Ahern is ranked #566 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John J Ahern?
745 students attend John J Ahern.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of John J Ahern students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Ahern?
John J Ahern has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Ahern offer ?
John J Ahern offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 745 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 51% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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