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John Ward
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
10 Dolphin Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459 · (617) 559-6450 · Part of Newton School District
Students
186
Students per teacher
9:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about John Ward
- School Grade A+: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 40 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 33 pts above the state
- Small classes: 9:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 13.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency77%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts82%
State average 49.3%
Location
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10 Dolphin Rd, Newton Centre
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten19
Grade 144
Grade 221
Grade 330
Grade 438
Grade 534
Enrollment over time
216’20
213’21
194’22
212’23
186’24
Down 13.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 61%Asian 19%Two or more races 13%Hispanic 7%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.