Excellent
#228 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 13% in state
General John Nixon Elementary
Elementary School · Sudbury · Sudbury, MA
A Sudbury elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
472 Concord Road, Sudbury, MA 01776
- Math 72% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at General John Nixon Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where General John Nixon Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sudbury), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$234,634
Median home value
$939,400
Median rent
$1,427/mo
College educated
84.4%
Homeownership
90.2%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01776; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter NoyesEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Josiah HaynesEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 389 | Compare → |
| WillardEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Israel Loring SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.9 mi | 417 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sudbury
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,236NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
General John Nixon Elementary is listed in Sudbury; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About General John Nixon Elementary
General John Nixon Elementary is a public elementary school in Sudbury, MA, part of Sudbury, serving approximately 334 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #228 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about General John Nixon Elementary
What grades does General John Nixon Elementary serve?
General John Nixon Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend General John Nixon Elementary?
General John Nixon Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at General John Nixon Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does General John Nixon Elementary rank in MA?
General John Nixon Elementary ranks #228 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is General John Nixon Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
General John Nixon Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at General John Nixon Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, General John Nixon Elementary has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is General John Nixon Elementary a charter school?
No, General John Nixon Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is General John Nixon Elementary a Title I school?
No, General John Nixon Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 334
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (978) 443-1080
- Area population (ZIP 01776)
- 19,067
- Area average commute
- 35.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 01776; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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