Best High Schools in 02461, MA

02461, MA has 3 high schools with 3,543 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 02461 score 89% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 76% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 02461 greatly 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

Best Middle Schools in 02461, MA

02461, MA has 3 middle schools with 1,853 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 02461 score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 71% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 02461 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. High Rock School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students

3. 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

Best Elementary Schools in 02461, MA

02461, MA has 5 elementary schools with 1,912 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 02461 score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 02461 don't 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. A E Angier

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students

3. John Eliot

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students

4. Countryside

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

5. Zervas

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02461, MA

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

Community Factors

02461, MA has a total population of 7,829 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 02461, MA

7,308

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

80%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02461, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.98 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.23 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.76 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02461, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02461, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,970 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

83 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02461, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations