Lyon K-8 School vs John Ward
John Ward has a higher overall rating of 9.3/10 compared to 3.5/10. John Ward is significantly larger with 212 students, about 1.8× the size of Lyon K-8 School (120). In math proficiency, John Ward leads at 87.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Lyon K-8 School
Brighton, MA
3.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
120 students
John Ward
Newton Centre, MA
9.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
212 students
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| Metric | Lyon K-8 School | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 3.5 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.4 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 2.3 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 6.6 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #1,723 of 1,793 | #53 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 4th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Lyon K-8 School | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Lyon K-8 School | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 8th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 120 | 212 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Boston | Newton |
| City | Brighton | Newton Centre |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Brighton (02135) | Newton Centre (02459) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,208 | $214,941 |
| Median Home Value | $684,000 | $1,336,200 |
| Median Rent | $2,179 | $2,308 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 71.1% | 84.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | 3.4% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 28 min |