Needham, MA has 6 high schools with 5,685 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 Needham score 84% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Needham greatly exceed expectations.

Needham, MA has 5 middle schools with 3,476 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 Needham score 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Needham meet expectations.

Needham, MA has 10 elementary schools with 4,365 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 Needham score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Needham meet expectations.

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

Community Factors

Needham, MA has a total population of 31,650 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 81% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Needham, MA.

Safety

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

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Needham, MA.

Connectivity

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

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