Newton School District
School District · Newtonville, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,226
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Avg Rating
8.3
out of 10
Schools
22
15 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,226
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#9 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,226
+$5,855 vs Massachusetts median
District size
11,752 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
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 8.3/10, 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 9.5/10.
In standardized testing, Newton students show an average math proficiency of 67.6% and ELA proficiency of 68.7%.
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 8.3/10. 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 9.5/10.
What are the test scores in Newton?
Across schools in Newton with test data, the average math proficiency is 67.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.7%. 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 8.3/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.7%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MA
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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