Vinson-Owen Elementary

Summary:

Vinson-Owen Elementary is a highly-rated public elementary school in Winchester, Massachusetts, serving 441 students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. The school has consistently been ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vinson-Owen Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with 66.22% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.37% proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. The school also boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11:1 to 13.1:1 over the past three school years, allowing for more individualized attention. Compared to nearby schools like Lincoln Elementary and Ambrose Elementary, Vinson-Owen Elementary has a more diverse student population and consistently high rankings across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, and students with special needs.

With its exceptional track record, Vinson-Owen Elementary has the potential to continue its upward trajectory and serve as a model for other schools in the Winchester district and the state of Massachusetts. The school's commitment to excellence and its ability to effectively serve the needs of all its students make it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 75 Johnson Road
       Winchester, MA  01890


(781) 721-7019

District: Winchester

SchoolDigger Rank:
87th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,251 Help


Students who attend Vinson-Owen Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    McCall Middle
High:    Winchester High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  441

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.1%
Asian:
21.8%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Vinson-Owen Elementary ranks better than 90.5% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Winchester School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.1%), Asian (21.8%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vinson-Owen Elementary is 13.1, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Winchester School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vinson-Owen Elementary is $16,251. 3 elementary schools in the Winchester School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vinson-Owen Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Vinson-Owen Elementary 87th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Vinson-Owen Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Winchester:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester 22nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Vinson-Owen Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 96.11 3rd 884 99.7%
2004 94.11 8th 882 99.1%
2005 93.32 15th 887 98.3%
2006 93.91 9th 911 99.0%
2007 91.86 22nd 911 97.6%
2008 95.36 3rd 908 99.7%
2009 95.67 4th 909 99.6%
2010 90.66 28th 920 97.0%
2011 90.11 39th 924 95.8%
2012 92.04 26th 930 97.2%
2013 90.76 30th 928 96.8%
2014 89.55 45th 926 95.1%
2015 91.58 26th 914 97.2%
2016 91.48 32nd 932 96.6%
2017 95.10 4th 938 99.6%
2018 96.31 1st 934 99.9%
2019 95.83 7th 942 99.3%
2021 96.29 7th 936 99.3%
2022 93.91 29th 932 96.9%
2023 90.04 76th 928 91.8%
2024 89.00 87th 916 90.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.98 1st 31 96.8%
2024 85.31 5th 40 87.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.55 6th 886 99.3%
2019 97.32 6th 896 99.3%
2021 96.12 10th 894 98.9%
2022 86.29 68th 905 92.5%
2023 90.95 36th 703 94.9%
2024 88.27 46th 731 93.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.08 9th 893 99.0%
2019 94.39 7th 902 99.2%
2021 94.73 14th 898 98.4%
2022 92.26 36th 901 96.0%
2023 87.99 89th 887 90.0%
2024 86.04 104th 886 88.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.41 24th 656 96.3%
2019 97.61 6th 665 99.1%
2021 95.27 11th 632 98.3%
2022 96.53 10th 672 98.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.86 1st 898 99.9%
2019 95.52 7th 907 99.2%
2021 94.70 10th 904 98.9%
2022 93.63 28th 908 96.9%
2023 90.07 63rd 896 93.0%
2024 88.16 83rd 891 90.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.20 7th 925 99.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.80 3rd 154 98.1%
2019 72.89 37th 155 76.1%
2021 80.08 20th 141 85.8%
2022 78.18 29th 143 79.7%
2023 80.47 18th 145 87.6%
2024 78.05 33rd 152 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Vinson-Owen Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.44 16th 772 97.9%
2019 93.30 15th 780 98.1%
2021 91.19 23rd 765 97.0%
2022 85.86 69th 764 91.0%
2023 71.57 186th 762 75.6%
2024 71.56 194th 753 74.2%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, August 4, 2014

Open Quote My kids went there in 2008-2009 and it was a wonderful experience, they had great teachers and the school was amazing for us. It was before the new construction, I feel that in the future it will be ranked better. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Vinson-Owen Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 189 0 24 2 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 197 0 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1990 209 0 21 2 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1991 179 1 21 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 183 2 18 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1993 188 0 18 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1994 201 0 19 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1995 194 1 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1996 194 1 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1997 193 2 15 5 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1998 227 1 24 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1999 252 0 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2000 268 1 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2001 288 1 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2002 313 0 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2003 313 0 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 338
2004 302 0 32 2 0 n/a n/a 0 336
2005 296 1 28 5 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2006 284 2 23 5 0 n/a n/a 9 323
2007 263 3 23 3 0 n/a n/a 8 300
2008 252 1 30 2 0 n/a n/a 8 293
2009 233 1 37 4 0 0 10 0 285
2010 233 0 40 1 0 0 13 0 287
2011 236 0 52 2 0 0 13 0 303
2012 220 0 47 2 0 0 14 0 283
2013 218 1 51 5 0 0 17 0 292
2014 314 1 59 9 0 0 32 0 415
2015 307 1 68 10 1 0 40 0 427
2016 303 2 88 10 1 0 39 0 443
2017 292 1 81 12 0 0 36 0 422
2018 315 1 88 14 0 0 37 0 455
2019 302 2 80 13 0 0 43 0 440
2020 281 3 86 13 0 0 39 0 422
2021 261 4 90 12 0 0 36 0 403
2022 273 1 89 10 0 0 38 0 411
2023 296 1 96 11 0 0 37 0 441

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vinson-Owen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 222 n/a n/a n/a
1990 232 n/a n/a n/a
1991 201 n/a n/a n/a
1992 204 n/a n/a n/a
1993 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 220 n/a n/a n/a
1995 220 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 220 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 215 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 0.7
2000 291 n/a 0.0 0.3
2001 314 n/a 0.0 0
2002 338 n/a n/a 0
2003 338 n/a n/a 0
2004 336 23.3 14.4 0
2005 330 21.6 15.3 0.3
2006 323 21.0 15.4 0.6
2007 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2008 293 18.4 15.9 0
2009 285 19.3 14.8 0
2010 287 19.5 14.6 1.4
2011 303 21.6 14.0 1
2012 283 20.4 13.8 1.4
2013 292 21.6 13.4 2.1
2014 415 31.0 13.3 3.6
2015 427 32.0 13.3 4.9
2016 443 33.0 13.4 n/a
2017 422 33.4 12.6 n/a
2018 455 35.0 12.9 n/a
2019 440 34.1 12.9 n/a
2020 422 34.2 12.3 n/a
2021 403 36.3 11.0 n/a
2022 411 33.8 12.1 n/a
2023 441 33.4 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vinson-Owen Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 222 n/a n/a n/a
1990 232 n/a n/a n/a
1991 201 n/a n/a n/a
1992 204 n/a n/a n/a
1993 206 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 220 n/a n/a n/a
1995 220 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 220 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 215 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 252 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 278 n/a 0.0 0.7
2000 291 n/a 0.0 0.3
2001 314 n/a 0.0 0
2002 338 n/a n/a 0
2003 338 n/a n/a 0
2004 336 23.3 14.4 0
2005 330 21.6 15.3 0.3
2006 323 21.0 15.4 0.6
2007 300 20.0 15.0 n/a
2008 293 18.4 15.9 0
2009 285 19.3 14.8 0
2010 287 19.5 14.6 1.4
2011 303 21.6 14.0 1
2012 283 20.4 13.8 1.4
2013 292 21.6 13.4 2.1
2014 415 31.0 13.3 3.6
2015 427 32.0 13.3 4.9
2016 443 33.0 13.4 n/a
2017 422 33.4 12.6 n/a
2018 455 35.0 12.9 n/a
2019 440 34.1 12.9 n/a
2020 422 34.2 12.3 n/a
2021 403 36.3 11.0 n/a
2022 411 33.8 12.1 n/a
2023 441 33.4 13.1 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Vinson-Owen Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $35 (0.2%) $14,524 (99.8%) $14,558
2020 $26 (0.2%) $15,659 (99.8%) $15,685
2021 $215 (1.3%) $16,036 (98.7%) $16,251

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vinson-Owen Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 76th of 928 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8264.6
 17.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)8766.7
 20.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8259
 23%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Winchester)8260.2
 21.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8261.3
 20.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)7963.8
 15.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vinson-Owen Elementary)9666.3
 29.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Winchester)8068
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vinson-Owen Elementary)9194
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester)7873.3
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8692.4
 6.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Winchester)7774.2
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8295.5
 13.5%
   5th Grade Science (Winchester)7777.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8672.1
 14%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Winchester)8168.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8871.2
 16.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Winchester)7970.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Vinson-Owen Elementary)8295.5
 13.5%
   All Grades Science (Winchester)7775
 2%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students440441
 0.2%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian8096
 20%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander00
White302296
 2%
Two or More Races4337
 14%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Vinson-Owen Elementary

Yes. Vinson-Owen Elementary ranks in the top 9.5% of Massachusetts elementary schools.

Students who attend Vinson-Owen Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : McCall Middle
High : Winchester High School

Students at Vinson-Owen Elementary are 67% White, 22% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Vinson-Owen Elementary.


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