Mason Road School serves 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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-1
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mason Road School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Mason Road School's student population of 234 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Mason Road School is 0.41, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
75%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Mason Road School?
234 students attend Mason Road School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Mason Road School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mason Road School?
Mason Road School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason Road School offer ?
Mason Road School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mason Road School part of?
Mason Road School is part of Dudley-Charlton Regional School District.
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