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Vinson-owen Elementary

Elementary School · Winchester

75 Johnson Road, Winchester, MA 01890

Enrollment

425

Student-Teacher

13.3:1

Score

5.7

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,126 of 1,793

In Winchester

#7 of 7

public schools

In district

#7 of 7

Winchester

Equity

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Vinson-owen Elementary

5.7/10

Elementary School in Winchester · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Vinson-owen Elementary

Vinson-owen Elementary is a public elementary school in Winchester, MA, part of Winchester. Vinson-owen Elementary serves approximately 425 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Vinson-owen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,126 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Vinson-owen Elementary show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.7 pts below district
  • This school 5.7 · Average
  • District avg 7.4
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.3% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+30.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+13.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,895
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Vinson-owen Elementary — Students at Vinson-owen Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 79.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 80.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 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
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
91%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2018
Math
88%
ELA
86%
2019
Math
89.5%
ELA
86.8%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
73.3%
ELA
82.5%
2022
Math
79.5%
ELA
80.8%
2023
Math
76.3%
ELA
75.7%
2024
Math
66.3%
ELA
64%
2025
Math
72.3%
ELA
72.3%

* 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: 2.9/10.

How Vinson-owen Elementary Compares

See how Vinson-owen Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.7/10
37th percentile in MA
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
2.9/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
6.8%

Location

75 Johnson Road, Winchester, MA 01890

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Vinson-owen Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Peirce (rated 9.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Another option is John A Bishop (rated 9.2/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Cyrus E Dallin (rated 9.0/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Arlington), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Winchester, see our Winchester schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Clyde Reeves Woburn 1.0 mi 6.6
Ambrose Elementary Winchester 1.0 mi 8.2
Peirce Arlington 1.5 mi 9.3
M Norcross Stratton Arlington 1.5 mi 8.5
LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lexington 1.4 mi 6.9
Harrington Lexington 1.3 mi 8.8
NEW COVENANT SCHOOL Arlington 1.7 mi 6.5
Lynch Elementary Winchester 1.5 mi 8.1
Daniel L Joyce Middle School Woburn 1.9 mi 6.5
Ottoson Middle Arlington 2.0 mi 9.3
CNS/PATHWAYS ACADEMY Arlington 2.0 mi 7.4
John A Bishop Arlington 2.1 mi 9.2
Arlington High Arlington 2.3 mi 8.9
Cyrus E Dallin Arlington 2.3 mi 9.0
ST CHARLES SCHOOL Woburn 2.2 mi 5.0
Brackett Arlington 2.6 mi 8.2
McCall Middle Winchester 2.0 mi 8.4
Lincoln Elementary Winchester 2.1 mi 8.2
Menotomy Preschool Arlington 2.7 mi 6.3
Winchester High School Winchester 2.1 mi 8.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01890 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$218,176

Median Home Value

$1,181,700

Median Rent

$2,271/mo

Population

22,862

College Educated

78.4%

Homeownership

83.4%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Median Age

43

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Gov Edward Winslow Marshfield, MA 5.7
Great Oak Danvers, MA 5.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Vinson-owen Elementary

What grades does Vinson-owen Elementary serve?

Vinson-owen Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Vinson-owen Elementary?

Vinson-owen Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinson-owen Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Vinson-owen Elementary is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vinson-owen Elementary rank in MA?

Vinson-owen Elementary ranks #1,126 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Vinson-owen Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Vinson-owen Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Vinson-owen Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinson-owen Elementary has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vinson-owen Elementary a charter school?

No, Vinson-owen Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Vinson-owen Elementary a Title I school?

No, Vinson-owen Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
11 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
30 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%

District

Winchester
District Enrollment
4,331
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,895
District Rank
#7 of 7

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