Best High Schools in 02459, MA

02459, MA has 3 high schools with 5,581 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 02459 score 87% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 83% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 02459 exceed expectations.

1. Needham High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

2. Newton South High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

85%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students

3. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

Best Middle Schools in 02459, MA

02459, MA has 5 middle schools with 3,208 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 02459 score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 02459 don't meet expectations.

1. Charles E Brown Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students

2. F A Day Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students

3. High Rock School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students

4. Oak Hill Middle

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students

5. Bigelow Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 02459, MA

02459, MA has 11 elementary schools with 4,079 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 02459 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 66% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 02459 meet expectations.

1. Mason-rice

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

2. John Ward

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 194 Students

3. Broadmeadow

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students

4. Bowen

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

5. Memorial Spaulding

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students

6. Countryside

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

7. Cabot

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students

8. Zervas

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

9. Wellan Montessori School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Wellan Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students

10. Solomon Schechter Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Solomon Schechter Day School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 341 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02459, MA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

02459, MA has a total population of 18,621 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 02459, MA

12,868

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02459, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.56 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.80 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02459, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02459, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,985 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02459, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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