Countryside

191 Dedham Street
Newton Highlands, MA 02461
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Countryside ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (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 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Countryside's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
369 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. Jun 13, 2026

School Rankings

Countryside ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Countryside is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#170 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
42%
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65-69%
44%
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60-64%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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Asian
25%
8%
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Hispanic
9%
26%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
49%
51%
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Two or more races
11%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.68
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(22-23)
16.5%
22.8%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Countryside's ranking?
Countryside is ranked #170 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Countryside often compared to?
Countrysideis often viewed alongside schools like Bowen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Countryside?
369 students attend Countryside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Countryside students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Countryside?
Countryside has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Countryside offer ?
Countryside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Countryside part of?
Countryside is part of Newton School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 369 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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