Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Downey 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Downey ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Downey's student population of 314 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downey ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Downey is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
23%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
10%
White
66%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Downey's ranking?
Downey is ranked #77 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Downey?
314 students attend Downey.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Downey students are White, 23% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Downey?
Downey has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Downey offer ?
Downey offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Downey part of?
Downey is part of Westwood School District.
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