Newman Elementary vs John Eliot
Newman Elementary has a higher overall rating of 9.7/10 compared to 9.2/10. Newman Elementary is significantly larger with 698 students, about 1.7× the size of John Eliot (402). In math proficiency, Newman Elementary leads at 55.0%.
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.
Newman Elementary
Needham, MA
9.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
698 students
John Eliot
Needham, MA
9.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
402 students
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| Metric | Newman Elementary | John Eliot |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.7 / 10 | 9.2 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 9.4 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| State Rank | #7 of 1,793 | #65 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 100th | 96th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Newman Elementary | John Eliot |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 53.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 64.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Needham (02492) | Needham (02494) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $222,063 | $173,750 |
| Median Home Value | $1,177,300 | $1,052,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,256 | $2,452 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 84.1% | 74.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 2.9% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |