Johnson

290 Castle Road
Nahant, MA 01908
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Johnson 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Johnson's student population of 155 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
155 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Johnson 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 Johnson is 0.30, 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)
#533 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
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55-59%
41%
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45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Johnson 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.
60-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Johnson 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
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
24%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
83%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Johnson 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
5%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Johnson's ranking?
Johnson is ranked #533 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Johnson?
155 students attend Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Johnson students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson?
Johnson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Johnson offer ?
Johnson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson part of?
Johnson is part of Nahant School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 155 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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