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#405 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 23% in state

Josiah Haynes

Elementary School · Sudbury

169 Haynes Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Enrollment

389

Student-Teacher

11.8:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#405 of 1,793

In Sudbury

#5 of 6

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Sudbury

Equity

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Josiah Haynes

7.8/10

Elementary School in Sudbury · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Willow Hill School

6.2/10

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8.6/10

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About Josiah Haynes

Josiah Haynes is a public elementary school in Sudbury, MA, part of Sudbury. Josiah Haynes serves approximately 389 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Josiah Haynes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #405 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Josiah Haynes show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.8
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+18.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile94th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.8:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,236
Chronic Absenteeism8%

Josiah Haynes — Students at Josiah Haynes score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 79.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 75.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.6% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
81%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
82.8%
2019
Math
85.5%
ELA
83%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
74.5%
ELA
66.3%
2022
Math
74.8%
ELA
68.5%
2023
Math
75%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
76.3%
ELA
65.3%
2025
Math
78.3%
ELA
74.7%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Josiah Haynes Compares

See how Josiah Haynes performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
78th percentile in MA
Academic
9.6/10
Excellent
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
9.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
33 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.0%

Location

169 Haynes Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Josiah Haynes may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peter Noyes (rated 8.8/10, 2.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is General John Nixon Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Luther Conant School (rated 8.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Acton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Sudbury, see our Sudbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
WILLOW HILL SCHOOL Sudbury 0.4 mi 6.2
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 1.4 mi 8.6
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 1.2 mi 6.5
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 1.8 mi 8.4
Concord Middle Concord 2.0 mi 9.4
Peter Noyes Sudbury 2.3 mi 8.8
Willard Concord 1.9 mi 7.2
Maynard High Maynard 2.0 mi 8.1
Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury 2.6 mi 9.2
Thoreau Concord 2.6 mi 7.3
Fowler School Maynard 2.2 mi 7.4
Green Meadow Maynard 2.3 mi 6.5
THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard 2.5 mi 5.7
Luther Conant School Acton 4.3 mi 8.1
Israel Loring School Sudbury 4.6 mi 6.2
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL Concord 4.7 mi 7.3
McCarthy-Towne School Acton 4.7 mi 7.8
Merriam School Acton 4.7 mi 6.5
Concord Carlisle High Concord 4.0 mi 9.0
Raymond J Grey Junior High Acton 4.8 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$234,634

Median Home Value

$939,400

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

19,067

College Educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.2%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

43.5

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School Rating
Birch Meadow Reading, MA 7.8
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Center Longmeadow, MA 7.8
Colegrove Park Elementary North Adams, MA 7.8
Daniel Butler Belmont, MA 7.8
Elsie A Hastings Elementary Westborough, MA 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Josiah Haynes

What grades does Josiah Haynes serve?

Josiah Haynes serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Josiah Haynes?

Josiah Haynes has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Josiah Haynes?

The student-teacher ratio at Josiah Haynes is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Josiah Haynes rank in MA?

Josiah Haynes ranks #405 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Josiah Haynes's MySchoolScout rating?

Josiah Haynes has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Josiah Haynes?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Josiah Haynes has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Josiah Haynes a charter school?

No, Josiah Haynes is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Josiah Haynes a Title I school?

No, Josiah Haynes is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
17 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
389
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.0%

District

Sudbury
District Enrollment
2,539
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,236
District Rank
#4 of 5

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