Mason-Rice

Summary:

Mason-Rice is an exceptional elementary school located in Newton, MA, serving 332 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Massachusetts, with a statewide ranking between 1st and 17th out of over 900 schools in recent years.

Mason-Rice's academic performance is truly outstanding, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state and Newton district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 74.71% of Mason-Rice students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 63.6% in the Newton district and 39.17% statewide. Similarly, 81.5% of Mason-Rice students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 67.14% in Newton and 40.91% statewide. The school's exceptional performance extends to various student subgroups, with rankings among the top in the state.

In addition to its academic excellence, Mason-Rice stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.8 to 14.4 over the past three school years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools like A.E. Angier, Underwood, and Peirce. This level of consistent excellence and equitable outcomes make Mason-Rice a standout institution within the Newton public school system.


Detail:

Public K-5

 149 Pleasant Street
       Newton Centre, MA  02459


(617) 559-9570

District: Newton

SchoolDigger Rank:
17th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,465 Help


Students who attend Mason-Rice usually attend:

Middle:    Charles E Brown Middle
High:    Newton South High

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  332

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.7%
Asian:
24.7%
Two or more races:
9.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mason-Rice ranks better than 98.1% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 15 ranked elementary schools in the Newton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Asian (24.7%), two or more races (9.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mason-Rice is 10.8, which is the 4th best among 15 elementary schools in the Newton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mason-Rice is $20,465. 10 elementary schools in the Newton School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mason-Rice:

SchoolDigger ranks Mason-Rice 17th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Mason-Rice in the ranking list.)

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Newton:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton 35th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mason-Rice

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Rank History for all students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.89 14th 884 98.4%
2004 93.68 12th 882 98.6%
2005 91.34 31st 887 96.5%
2006 89.00 62nd 911 93.2%
2007 91.77 24th 911 97.4%
2008 92.91 17th 908 98.1%
2009 93.49 10th 909 98.9%
2010 91.77 19th 920 97.9%
2011 90.26 37th 924 96.0%
2012 93.13 13th 930 98.6%
2013 95.00 2nd 928 99.8%
2014 96.83 1st 926 99.9%
2015 97.56 1st 914 99.9%
2016 96.98 1st 932 99.9%
2017 93.93 16th 938 98.3%
2018 92.13 34th 934 96.4%
2019 91.84 36th 942 96.2%
2021 97.39 3rd 936 99.7%
2022 96.00 13th 932 98.6%
2023 96.34 9th 928 99.0%
2024 95.19 17th 916 98.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.51 20th 886 97.7%
2019 85.10 63rd 896 93.0%
2021 92.64 30th 894 96.6%
2022 77.22 143rd 905 84.2%
2023 98.34 4th 703 99.4%
2024 92.07 19th 731 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.85 45th 893 95.0%
2019 89.86 48th 902 94.7%
2021 96.68 5th 898 99.4%
2022 95.58 9th 901 99.0%
2023 96.48 6th 887 99.3%
2024 96.80 5th 886 99.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.74 22nd 656 96.6%
2019 91.64 21st 665 96.8%
2021 98.40 3rd 632 99.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.15 26th 898 97.1%
2019 91.73 32nd 907 96.5%
2021 95.70 6th 904 99.3%
2022 94.59 18th 908 98.0%
2023 93.06 37th 896 95.9%
2024 90.47 58th 891 93.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 97.12 2nd 925 99.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.99 19th 399 95.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.12 43rd 154 72.1%
2019 58.92 68th 155 56.1%
2021 82.86 10th 141 92.9%
2022 82.53 11th 143 92.3%
2023 77.36 29th 145 80.0%
2024 70.58 46th 152 69.7%
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Rank History for White students at Mason-Rice

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.78 14th 772 98.2%
2019 90.14 28th 780 96.4%
2021 94.79 6th 765 99.2%
2022 90.28 33rd 764 95.7%
2023 91.74 28th 762 96.3%
2024 89.02 45th 753 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Open Quote Excellent school! Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Open Quote A wonderful community with great teachers. They had a phenomenal Principal who really supported his staff and brought out the best in them. He was very approachable and knew all the kids names. Just the type of experience you want for your kid for elementary school. The school has great test scores but what is more valued in the community is that the value of recess is appreciated and growing the whole child is important. . Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 18, 2014

Open Quote Mason Rice and its principal have a very good reputation in Newton, and for the typically developing child it is a good school. But if you have a child that needs more social or academic support look elsewhere. The hidden underbelly of this school is that they are slow to diagnose learning differences and many kids have graduated with serious lagging skills (dyslexia, executive functioning) that were never addressed.

The staff is also out of touch with the emotions of today's kids and uses nearly draconian punative methods for behavioral issues (time out chairs, taking away recess, holding an entire class responsible for the actions of one child on the hopes of shaming the child into better behavior, 1-2-3 Magic). The principal has been there a while and perhaps the only way this school will embrace new mindsets and advances in understanding of children's emotional needs is when he is replaced. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mason-Rice

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 390 16 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1989 390 18 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1990 167 29 12 228 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1991 408 28 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 459
1992 419 35 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1993 430 31 21 4 0 n/a n/a 0 486
1994 350 26 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1995 365 15 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1996 365 15 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 405
1997 355 21 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1998 359 18 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1999 367 18 21 5 1 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 345 20 23 4 1 n/a n/a 0 393
2001 314 19 25 5 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2002 312 16 27 8 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2003 312 16 27 8 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2004 299 12 29 11 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2005 310 14 32 9 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2006 291 12 20 42 0 n/a n/a 7 372
2007 307 7 27 22 0 n/a n/a 9 372
2008 328 6 30 24 0 n/a n/a 21 409
2009 334 6 35 20 0 0 27 0 422
2010 333 5 39 19 0 0 32 0 428
2011 342 2 47 16 0 0 35 0 442
2012 342 5 46 11 0 0 33 0 437
2013 341 3 44 15 0 0 35 0 438
2014 363 4 41 16 0 1 32 0 457
2015 361 9 60 16 0 0 32 0 478
2016 364 9 64 20 0 0 35 0 492
2017 380 7 67 18 0 0 35 0 507
2018 378 8 70 19 0 0 37 0 512
2019 353 3 77 18 0 0 36 0 487
2020 304 3 86 19 0 0 34 0 446
2021 245 3 70 14 0 0 34 0 366
2022 210 3 75 17 0 0 32 0 337
2023 195 2 82 19 0 0 33 1 332

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mason-Rice

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 n/a n/a n/a
1989 423 n/a n/a n/a
1990 436 n/a n/a n/a
1991 459 n/a n/a n/a
1992 475 n/a n/a n/a
1993 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 395 n/a n/a n/a
1995 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 412 n/a 0.0 2.4
2000 393 n/a 0.0 3.1
2001 364 n/a 0.0 3.6
2002 364 n/a n/a 3.6
2003 364 n/a n/a 3.6
2004 352 25.6 13.8 3.7
2005 365 25.3 14.4 4.1
2006 372 25.6 14.5 4.7
2007 372 25.0 14.9 1.9
2008 409 27.3 15.0 4.1
2009 422 26.0 16.2 3.6
2010 428 24.7 17.2 3.5
2011 442 21.8 20.2 4.1
2012 437 21.9 19.9 4.1
2013 438 28.6 15.2 3.4
2014 457 31.3 14.5 2.6
2015 478 32.0 14.9 4.8
2016 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
2017 507 32.8 15.4 n/a
2018 512 31.9 16.0 n/a
2019 487 31.3 15.5 n/a
2020 446 32.6 13.6 n/a
2021 366 25.3 14.4 n/a
2022 337 30.3 11.1 n/a
2023 332 30.6 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mason-Rice

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 419 n/a n/a n/a
1989 423 n/a n/a n/a
1990 436 n/a n/a n/a
1991 459 n/a n/a n/a
1992 475 n/a n/a n/a
1993 486 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 395 n/a n/a n/a
1995 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 405 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 397 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 395 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 412 n/a 0.0 2.4
2000 393 n/a 0.0 3.1
2001 364 n/a 0.0 3.6
2002 364 n/a n/a 3.6
2003 364 n/a n/a 3.6
2004 352 25.6 13.8 3.7
2005 365 25.3 14.4 4.1
2006 372 25.6 14.5 4.7
2007 372 25.0 14.9 1.9
2008 409 27.3 15.0 4.1
2009 422 26.0 16.2 3.6
2010 428 24.7 17.2 3.5
2011 442 21.8 20.2 4.1
2012 437 21.9 19.9 4.1
2013 438 28.6 15.2 3.4
2014 457 31.3 14.5 2.6
2015 478 32.0 14.9 4.8
2016 492 33.0 14.9 n/a
2017 507 32.8 15.4 n/a
2018 512 31.9 16.0 n/a
2019 487 31.3 15.5 n/a
2020 446 32.6 13.6 n/a
2021 366 25.3 14.4 n/a
2022 337 30.3 11.1 n/a
2023 332 30.6 10.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mason-Rice

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $419 (2.5%) $16,498 (97.5%) $16,917
2020 $520 (3.0%) $17,099 (97.0%) $17,619
2021 $1,388 (6.8%) $19,077 (93.2%) $20,465

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mason-Rice

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 36th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mason-Rice)8582.7
 2.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7764.4
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mason-Rice)6673.1
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Newton)7061.7
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mason-Rice)7374.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7261.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mason-Rice)7979.6
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Newton)6968.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mason-Rice)8582.3
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7365.2
 7.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mason-Rice)8680.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Newton)7065
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Mason-Rice)8379
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Newton)6363
 0%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Mason-Rice)8179.8
 1.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Newton)7366
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Mason-Rice)7878
 0%
   All Grades Mathematics (Newton)7367.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Mason-Rice)8379
 4%
   All Grades Science (Newton)6664.2
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students487332
 31.8%
African American32
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian7782
 6.5%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander00
White353195
 44.8%
Two or More Races3633
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mason-Rice

Yes! Mason-Rice is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 17th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Mason-Rice usually go on to attend:

Middle : Charles E Brown Middle
High : Newton South High

Students at Mason-Rice are 59% White, 25% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 332 students attended Mason-Rice.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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