Best High Schools in Newton Highlands, MA

Newton Highlands, MA has 2 high schools with 1,898 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 Newton Highlands score 88% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newton Highlands greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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 Newton Highlands, MA

Newton Highlands, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,407 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 Newton Highlands score 66% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 72% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newton Highlands 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. 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 Newton Highlands, MA

Newton Highlands, MA has 5 elementary schools with 1,789 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 Newton Highlands score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newton Highlands 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. Bowen

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students

3. Countryside

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

4. Zervas

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students

5. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Newton Highlands, MA

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

Community Factors

Newton Highlands, MA has a total population of 7,367 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 84% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newton Highlands, MA

5,094

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

84%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton Highlands, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

15.45 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.03 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

13.42 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton Highlands, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,990 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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