Underwood vs Lyon K-8 School
Underwood has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 3.5/10. Underwood is significantly larger with 242 students, about 2.0× the size of Lyon K-8 School (120). In math proficiency, Underwood leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Underwood
Newton Corner, MA
8.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
242 students
Lyon K-8 School
Brighton, MA
3.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
120 students
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| Metric | Underwood | Lyon K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.5 / 10 | 3.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.8 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 8.0 | 2.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.3 | 6.6 |
| State Rank | #201 of 1,793 | #1,723 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 89th | 4th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Underwood | Lyon K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 77.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Underwood | Lyon K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 242 | 120 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 12.1:1 | 6.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Newton | Boston |
| City | Newton Corner | Brighton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newton Corner (02458) | Brighton (02135) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $151,782 | $88,208 |
| Median Home Value | $1,116,600 | $684,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,313 | $2,179 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 76.1% | 71.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% | 18.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 33 min |