Johnson

290 Castle Road
Nahant, MA 01908
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7/
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Top 50%
Serving 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Johnson's student population of 149 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
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Total Students
149 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026

School Rankings

Johnson ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson is 0.27, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#590 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
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50-59%
42%
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45-49%
44%
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60-79%
44%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
25%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
85%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
35%
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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 Johnson's ranking?
Johnson is ranked #590 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Johnson?
149 students attend Johnson.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Johnson students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson?
Johnson has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Johnson offer ?
Johnson offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Johnson part of?
Johnson is part of Nahant School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 149 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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