Newman Elementary vs Joseph E Fiske
Newman Elementary and Joseph E Fiske are very closely rated, both scoring around 9.7 out of 10. Newman Elementary is significantly larger with 698 students, about 2.2× the size of Joseph E Fiske (316). In math proficiency, Joseph E Fiske 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.
Newman Elementary
Needham, MA
9.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
698 students
Joseph E Fiske
Wellesley, MA
9.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
316 students
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| Metric | Newman Elementary | Joseph E Fiske |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.7 / 10 | 9.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 9.5 | 9.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #7 of 1,793 | #14 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 100th | 99th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Newman Elementary | Joseph E Fiske |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55.0% | 77.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 65.0% | 87.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Needham (02492) | Wellesley (02481) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $222,063 | $250,001 |
| Median Home Value | $1,177,300 | $1,642,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,256 | $3,064 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 84.1% | 90.1% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% | 2.7% |
| Avg Commute | 29 min | 28 min |