Bowen vs Edison K-8 School
Bowen has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 6.0/10. Edison K-8 School is significantly larger with 584 students, about 1.6× the size of Bowen (355). In math proficiency, Bowen leads at 71.0%.
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.
Bowen
Newton Centre, MA
7.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
355 students
Edison K-8 School
Brighton, MA
6.0/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8th
584 students
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| Metric | Bowen | Edison K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 6.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 3.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 5.7 |
| State Rank | #495 of 1,793 | #991 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 45th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bowen | Edison K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bowen | Edison K-8 School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Pre-K – 8th |
| Enrollment | 355 | 584 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Newton | Boston |
| City | Newton Centre | Brighton |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newton Centre (02459) | Brighton (02135) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $214,941 | $88,208 |
| Median Home Value | $1,336,200 | $684,000 |
| Median Rent | $2,308 | $2,179 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 84.3% | 71.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | 18.7% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 33 min |