A+ Top 2%

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School

Grades K-05 NEEDHAM, MA

Moved up 66 places from 2024 to 2025

#18 State Rank
A+ District Grade
585 Central Avenue, NEEDHAM, MA 02494
High Attendance 96%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
519 Students
96% Attendance Rate
65.3 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

68.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

18.7% exceeding expectations

2023 58% 58%
2024 58% 58%
2025 68.7% 68.7%

Mathematics

68% Meeting or exceeding expectations

20.7% exceeding expectations

2023 54.7% 54.7%
2024 67% 67%
2025 68% 68%

Science

77% Meeting or exceeding expectations

26% exceeding expectations

2023 65% 65%
2024 73% 73%
2025 77% 77%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts03 62%13%
2025English Language Arts04 71%19%
2025English Language Arts05 73%24%
2025Mathematics03 62%23%
2025Mathematics04 70%20%
2025Mathematics05 72%19%
2025Science05 77%26%
2024English Language Arts03 59%11%
2024English Language Arts04 50%2%
2024English Language Arts05 65%19%
2024Mathematics03 59%15%
2024Mathematics04 72%13%
2024Mathematics05 70%12%
2024Science05 73%15%
2023English Language Arts03 59%2%
2023English Language Arts04 49%5%
2023English Language Arts05 66%18%
2023Mathematics03 51%9%
2023Mathematics04 49%6%
2023Mathematics05 64%17%
2023Science05 65%18%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

519 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 70.1%
Asian 12.3%
Multiracial 8.1%
Hispanic 5.8%
Black 3.5%

Gender

51.6% Male
48.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 3.7%
Special Education 17.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 6.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96% Attendance Rate
4.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

585 Central Avenue, NEEDHAM, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's grade rating?

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #18 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 2% of Massachusetts Elementary schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?

Approximately 519 students are enrolled at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.

How does Sunita L. Williams Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (69% proficient), Mathematics (68% proficient), Science (77% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School?

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School has an attendance rate of 96%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Sunita L. Williams Elementary School part of?

Sunita L. Williams Elementary School is part of Needham School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.