Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, John William Decas ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 66% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
606 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)51%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
5%
10%
White
76%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend John William Decas?
606 students attend John William Decas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of John William Decas students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John William Decas?
John William Decas has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John William Decas offer ?
John William Decas offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is John William Decas part of?
John William Decas is part of Wareham School District.
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