A+ Top 3%

General John Nixon Elementary School

Grades PK-05 SUDBURY, MA

Moved up 65 places from 2024 to 2025

#29 State Rank
A District Grade
472 Concord Road, SUDBURY, MA 01776
High Attendance 96.2%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
358 Students
96.2% Attendance Rate
64.1 Composite Score

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

74.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11.3% exceeding expectations

2023 71.3% 71.3%
2024 67.7% 67.7%
2025 74.7% 74.7%

Mathematics

72.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

16.7% exceeding expectations

2023 69% 69%
2024 70.3% 70.3%
2025 72.7% 72.7%

Science

83% Meeting or exceeding expectations

28% exceeding expectations

2023 68% 68%
2024 72% 72%
2025 83% 83%
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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 73%19%
2025English Language Arts04 75%6%
2025English Language Arts05 76%9%
2025Mathematics03 74%13%
2025Mathematics04 74%15%
2025Mathematics05 70%22%
2025Science05 83%28%
2024English Language Arts03 73%15%
2024English Language Arts04 68%14%
2024English Language Arts05 62%18%
2024Mathematics03 60%13%
2024Mathematics04 77%33%
2024Mathematics05 74%28%
2024Science05 72%22%
2023English Language Arts03 81%15%
2023English Language Arts04 73%6%
2023English Language Arts05 60%10%
2023Mathematics03 66%13%
2023Mathematics04 77%33%
2023Mathematics05 64%16%
2023Science05 68%14%

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

358 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 70.9%
Multiracial 14%
Asian 8.7%
Hispanic 3.9%
Black 2.5%

Gender

50.8% Male
48.9% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 6.4%
Special Education 18.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 8.7%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.2% Attendance Rate
5.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

472 Concord Road, SUDBURY, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General John Nixon Elementary School's grade rating?

General John Nixon Elementary School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #29 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 3% 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 General John Nixon Elementary School?

Approximately 358 students are enrolled at General John Nixon Elementary School.

How does General John Nixon Elementary School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, General John Nixon Elementary School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (75% proficient), Mathematics (73% proficient), Science (83% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at General John Nixon Elementary School?

General John Nixon Elementary School has an attendance rate of 96.2%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is General John Nixon Elementary School part of?

General John Nixon Elementary School is part of Sudbury 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.