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Public elementary school · Newton · Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Mason-Rice

Mason-Rice rates 8.9, right at the middle of Newton's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.6.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.9this school

8.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Newton median is 8.6.

#123 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Newton: 15 elementary schools rated, median 8.6

The brief

A Newton elementary school where students score 75 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 123 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 11 of 22 in Newton.

Mason-Rice is listed in Newton, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math77%35 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 3–5 · 182 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading73%33 points above the Massachusetts average of 40%Grades 3–5 · 181 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency is down 6 points across the 9-year record (2018–2026) and has held near 75% recently.2026 MCAS; 83 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.2
50% of the rating
Academics
9.7
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 02459; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Mason-Rice and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$214,941
Median home value
$1,336,200
Median rent
$2,308/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
69
Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
49
Some Transit
Bike Score
54
Bikeable
County reported crime
1,110/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. A E Angier1.7 mi
    9.7Compare →
  2. John Ward1.2 mi
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  3. Mason-Ricethis school
    8.9
  4. Countryside1.4 mi
    8.6Compare →
  5. Underwood1.8 mi
    8.5Compare →
  6. Peirce1.8 mi
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  7. Zervas1.0 mi
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  8. Bowen1.0 mi
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  9. Cabot1.1 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and two rate higher than Mason-Rice.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Mason-Rice

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Mason-Rice School is part of the Newton Public Schools district in Newton, Massachusetts 1. Jacob Bultema serves as the principal 1. The school operates under a 'Portrait of a Learner' framework that emphasizes adaptability, communication, critical thinking, empathy, and a learner's mindset 1. The district utilizes a bi-weekly newsletter, NPS District News, to share information and highlight work by teachers, staff, and students 1. Governance is provided by the Newton School Committee, which consists of nine voting members elected from Newton's eight wards, with the Mayor serving as an ex-officio member 1. The Newton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Council supports parents across the city's 22 PTOs 1. The Newton Schools Foundation funds classroom approaches, professional development, and equity programs 1. Newton Community education offers enrichment classes and learning opportunities 1. The district engages in facilities renovation and renewal, with several projects completed or in progress, and is conducting a Facilities and Enrollment Planning Study 1.
Sources (1)
  1. masonrice.newton.k12.ma.us
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Questions families ask

What grades does Mason-Rice serve?

Mason-Rice serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mason-Rice?

Mason-Rice has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason-Rice?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason-Rice is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason-Rice rank in MA?

Mason-Rice ranks #123 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Mason-Rice's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason-Rice has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Mason-Rice?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason-Rice has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Mason-Rice a charter school?

No, Mason-Rice is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mason-Rice a Title I school?

No, Mason-Rice is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
334
Student-teacher ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Phone
(617) 559-9570
Rank in district
#11 of 22
Schools in district
22
District spending per student
$27,226
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02459)
18,604
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
45.9

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Sources and official links

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Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.