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John Ward

10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Ward ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

John Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
John Ward's student population of 194 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
John Ward ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Ward is 0.48, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#31 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
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80-84%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of John Ward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of John Ward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-69%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of John Ward and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in John Ward and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in John Ward and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in John Ward and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
70%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in John Ward and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in John Ward.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.48
This chart displays the diversity score of John Ward and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in John Ward and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in John Ward and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Ward's ranking?
John Ward is ranked #31 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John Ward often compared to?
John Wardis often viewed alongside schools like Underwood by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend John Ward?
194 students attend John Ward.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of John Ward students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Ward?
John Ward has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John Ward offer ?
John Ward offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John Ward part of?
John Ward is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is John Ward located?
John Ward is located in the Newton Corner neighborhood of Newton Center, MA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 194 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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