Bowen vs Edith C Baker
Edith C Baker has a higher overall rating of 8.1/10 compared to 7.5/10. Edith C Baker is significantly larger with 654 students, about 1.8× the size of Bowen (355). In math proficiency, Edith C Baker leads at 77.0%.
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
Edith C Baker
Chestnut Hill, MA
8.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
654 students
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| Metric | Bowen | Edith C Baker |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 8.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.7 | 9.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.1 | 6.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #495 of 1,793 | #286 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 72th | 84th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Bowen | Edith C Baker |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 71.0% | 77.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 70.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Bowen | Edith C Baker |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 8th |
| Enrollment | 355 | 654 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | Newton | Brookline |
| City | Newton Centre | Chestnut Hill |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Newton Centre (02459) | Chestnut Hill (02467) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $214,941 | $173,854 |
| Median Home Value | $1,336,200 | $1,249,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,308 | $3,067 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 84.3% | 83.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% | 6.2% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 26 min |