Downey Elementary School

Students can play on the playground or basketball court at the Downey Elementary School.

Catch a little league game at the Downey Elementary School in Westwood, MA.

Downey Elementary School strives for academic excellence with diverse activities.

Downey Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

250 Downey St, Westwood, MA

Westwood Public Schools

314 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Debra Gallagher

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
77%

Reading Proficiency
72%

Annual Tuition
$0

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

72%

Math Proficiency

77%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

Test Scores

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male

56.5%

Female

43.5%

White

64.9%

Asian or Pacific Islander

22.7%

Hispanic

6.8%

Two or more races

4.9%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Black

<1%

School Rankings

#19 Best Public ES in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

3/6/2018

Loved being at Downey. Wish the group of kids was better, probably just an anomaly. Teachers were great and inspiring. Great place to grow up. Little to no after school activities, though.

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

20,908 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Average Household Income

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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Dedham High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Westwood High School

9th to 12th
Public

A+

Beacon Scholastic Academy

3rd to 12th
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Massachusetts Norfolk County Westwood 02090

Downey Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Westwood, MA, in the Westwood neighborhood, and is served by the Westwood Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 314 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 77% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Downey Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,393,479. Discover additional schools in the area, like Dedham High School, Westwood High School, Beacon Scholastic Academy, and more. Learn more about what Westwood has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Downey Elementary School.

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