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Underwood vs. John Ward

Should you attend Underwood or John Ward? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Underwood
101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
John Ward
10 Dolphin Rd
Newton Center, MA 02459
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Underwood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

John Ward ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 212 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Ward ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
242 students
212 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Underwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at John Ward over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Underwood.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at John Ward.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Underwood over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at John Ward over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Underwood with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at John Ward with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#327 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#31 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Underwood, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of John Ward, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55-59%
(Top 30% in MA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ward who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 20% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ward who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
60-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Underwood who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at John Ward who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Underwood by grade.
This chart displays the students of John Ward by grade.
Kindergarten Students
37
42
Grade 1 Students
45
21
Grade 2 Students
36
35
Grade 3 Students
44
42
Grade 4 Students
38
34
Grade 5 Students
42
38
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Underwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at John Ward, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Underwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at John Ward, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Underwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at John Ward, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Underwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at John Ward, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Underwood, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at John Ward, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Underwood, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of John Ward, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Underwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at John Ward, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Underwood, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at John Ward, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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