Countryside vs John Ward
John Ward has a higher overall rating of 9.3/10 compared to 8.6/10. Countryside is significantly larger with 360 students, about 1.7× the size of John Ward (212). 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.
Countryside
Newton Highlands, MA
8.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
360 students
John Ward
Newton Centre, MA
9.3/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
212 students
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| Metric | Countryside | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.6 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.2 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #177 of 1,793 | #53 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 90th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Countryside | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 69.0% | 87.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 72.0% | 77.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Countryside | John Ward |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 360 | 212 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Newton | Newton |
| City | Newton Highlands | Newton Centre |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newton Highlands (02461) | Newton Centre (02459) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $207,292 | $214,941 |
| Median Home Value | $1,154,500 | $1,336,200 |
| Median Rent | $3,026 | $2,308 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 88.0% | 84.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% | 3.4% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 28 min |