The top reported proficiency rate is 83% in Math. The lowest is 82% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Martha Jones
Martha Jones is one of four K-5 elementary schools in the Westwood Public Schools, a district in a primarily residential, affluent suburban town southwest of Boston. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade and has a modest enrollment for its grade span. The student body is predominantly white, with Asian students and students identifying as two or more races making up the next largest groups; a small Hispanic population is also enrolled. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, receiving special education services, or classified as English learners were not available, so families with specific support questions may want to follow up directly with the school.
Academically, Martha Jones performs at a strong level. On the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments in the most recent testing year, proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science were all well above the state average. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index ranked in the top quarter of districts in Norfolk County, a comparison set that includes many high-performing school systems. Looking at multi-year trends, proficiency in both math and ELA was very high in the years before the pandemic, then experienced a notable dip in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 school years. Since then, scores have recovered substantially, with math and ELA proficiency returning to levels close to pre-pandemic highs. Science is tested only at grade 5 within this grade band, and results there are similarly strong. This pattern points to effective classroom instruction and a solid academic foundation in the early grades.
Because Martha Jones is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate to report, and chronic absenteeism data were not provided. The school’s environment and access data, including discipline rates, course access, staffing ratios, and attendance patterns, were also absent from the available information. A family looking for a detailed picture of school climate or resource allocation may wish to ask the school directly for those figures.
Westwood itself is a community that has experienced steady population growth and investment in civic infrastructure, including a rebuilt high school and a library project. The town is largely car-oriented but has commuter rail stations providing regional access to Boston. Housing values in the area are high, consistent with the town’s desirability and strong school reputation. Martha Jones is located in a residential neighborhood, and the district operates three other elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school. No major district-level changes, such as curriculum shifts, budget overrides, or building projects, were found in recent public reporting, suggesting a period of stability.
For a family weighing elementary options, Martha Jones offers a high-performing academic program in a well-resourced, stable suburban district. The school’s recovery from pandemic disruptions is evident, and its proficiency levels place it among the top tier of schools in the county. The gaps in data on student support populations and school climate mean that families with children who may need specialized services or who want a fuller sense of day-to-day life should seek additional information from the school. Otherwise, this is a school that delivers a strong academic start within a community known for its school system overall.
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