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Mason-rice

149 Pleasant Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
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 40% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mason-rice's student population of 334 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Mason-rice ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mason-rice is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#47 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
75-79%
42%
75-79%
44%
85-89%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
22%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
60%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.59
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mason-rice's ranking?
Mason-rice is ranked #47 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Mason-rice often compared to?
Mason-riceis often viewed alongside schools like Bowen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Mason-rice?
334 students attend Mason-rice.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Mason-rice students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mason-rice?
Mason-rice has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mason-rice offer ?
Mason-rice offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mason-rice part of?
Mason-rice is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Mason-rice located?
Mason-rice is located in the Newton Centre neighborhood of Newton Center, MA.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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