Best Schools in Newton Upper Falls, MA
Newton Upper Falls, MA has 14 public schools (3 high, 5 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,387 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in Newton Upper Falls exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newton Upper Falls, MA
The top high schools in Newton Upper Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Newton South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
3. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newton Upper Falls, MA
The top middle schools in Newton Upper Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
2. Charles E Brown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
3. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
4. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
5. Oak Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 657 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newton Upper Falls, MA
The top elementary schools in Newton Upper Falls, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph E Fiske
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. A E Angier
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 376 Students
3. John Eliot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
4. Countryside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students
5. Zervas
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newton Upper Falls, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newton Upper Falls, MA has a total population of 3,740 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newton Upper Falls, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newton Upper Falls, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.10 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newton Upper Falls, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newton Upper Falls, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newton Upper Falls, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newton Upper Falls, MA
How many schools are in Newton Upper Falls, MA?
Newton Upper Falls, MA has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,387 students in total.
How do schools in Newton Upper Falls perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Newton Upper Falls score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in Newton Upper Falls exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newton Upper Falls?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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