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Zervas vs. Mason-rice

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School Overview

School
Zervas
30 Beethoven Avenue
Waban, MA 02468
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Mason-rice
149 Pleasant Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Mason-rice ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zervas 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 64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mason-rice 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
399 students
334 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Zervas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mason-rice over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Zervas.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mason-rice.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Zervas over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mason-rice over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Zervas with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mason-rice with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#271 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#47 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Zervas, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mason-rice, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
64%
(Top 20% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zervas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mason-rice who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zervas who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mason-rice who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zervas who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mason-rice who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Zervas by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mason-rice by grade.
Kindergarten Students
67
40
Grade 1 Students
58
60
Grade 2 Students
73
54
Grade 3 Students
59
61
Grade 4 Students
76
58
Grade 5 Students
66
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Zervas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mason-rice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Zervas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mason-rice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Zervas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mason-rice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Zervas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mason-rice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
12%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Zervas, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mason-rice, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of Zervas, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mason-rice, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Zervas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mason-rice, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Zervas, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mason-rice, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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