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Best Schools in West Newton, Newton, MA
West Newton, Newton, MA has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,929 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 68%, so schools in West Newton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Newton, Newton, MA
The top high schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton South High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1837 Students
2. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Newton, Newton, MA
The top middle schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charles E Brown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 Students
2. F A Day Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Newton, Newton, MA
The top elementary schools in West Newton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. C C Burr
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 368 Students
2. Peirce
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Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. Franklin
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
4. Horace Mann
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students
5. Zervas
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
6. Cabot
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Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 442 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Newton, Newton, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Newton, Newton, MA has a total population of 8,344 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 79% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Newton, Newton, 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 West Newton, Newton, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.76 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Newton, Newton, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Newton, Newton, 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 West Newton, Newton, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Newton, Newton, MA
How many schools are in West Newton, Newton, MA?
West Newton, Newton, MA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,929 students in total.
How do schools in West Newton perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in West Newton score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 68%, so on average schools in West Newton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Newton?
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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- Projected: 42%
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- Projected: 54%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 66%
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
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- Projected: 41%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations