Serving 136 students in grades 1-4, Johnson 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 136 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson's student population of 136 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
136 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnson ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#197 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
3%
10%
White
77%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 #197 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Johnson often compared to?
Johnsonis often viewed alongside schools like Brown, Bennett-hemenway, Memorial by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Johnson?
136 students attend Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Johnson students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson?
Johnson has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Johnson offer ?
Johnson offers enrollment in grades 1-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson part of?
Johnson is part of Natick School District.
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