Martha Jones Elementary School places a premium on three core values, academic achievement, development of personal responsibility and social conscientiousness. As is true of all the schools in Westwood, the educational goals are measurably achieved, as the school consistently scores far above the state average in both verbal and math MCAS testing.
The staff at the Paul Hanlon School are keenly aware of the role they play in the social and educational development of children's formative years. In addition to the school's primary focus on establishing basic skills in reading, math, problem solving and critical thinking, there is an awareness of the importance of contributing to personal growth and social awareness and responsibility.