Newton School District
School District · Newtonville, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,226
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,226
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Evaluating Newton?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newton as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
A E Angier
Waban · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Memorial Spaulding
Newton Centre · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Newton South High
Newton Centre · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#17 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,226
+$5,855 vs Massachusetts median
District size
11,752 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Newton ranks #17 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Newton's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 21 schools. Its top-rated schools are A E Angier (9.8/10), Memorial Spaulding (9.5/10), and Newton South High (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (21 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | A E Angier | 9.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Memorial Spaulding | 9.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Newton South High | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Charles E Brown Middle | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Bigelow Middle | 9.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Underwood | 9.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Williams | 9.0 / 10 |
| 8 | John Ward | 9.0 / 10 |
| 9 | F a Day Middle | 8.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Newton North High | 8.8 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newton
Newton is a Newtonville, Massachusetts school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 11,752 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.1:1. The district invests $27,226 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Newton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is A E Angier, which has a composite score of 9.8/10.
In standardized testing, Newton students show an average math proficiency of 70.4% and ELA proficiency of 72.0%.
The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Newton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newton with test data.
Schools in Newton
22 schools Elementary Schools 15
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Newtonville
- Total Enrollment
- 11,752
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,058
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 22 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newton?
The average composite rating for Newton is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Newton?
Newton spends $27,226 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newton is 11.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newton?
A E Angier is the highest-rated school in Newton with a composite score of 9.8/10.
What are the test scores in Newton?
Across schools in Newton with test data, the average math proficiency is 70.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newton compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Newton has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 22 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 70.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.0%
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Compare Newton with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
- Chelsea (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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