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#7 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 1% in state

A E Angier

Elementary School · Newton · Waban, MA

A Newton elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1697 Beacon Street, Waban, MA 02468

  • Math 83% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.7Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.7% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+40.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+21.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.4:1
District spending per student$27,226
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at A E Angier score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency83%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 77% in 2025.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
71%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
76%
2021*
Math
56%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2023
Math
77%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
73%
2025
Math
83%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where A E Angier sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 51Good Transit
  • Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$250,001

Median home value

$1,809,300

Median rent

$2,875/mo

College educated

89.9%

Homeownership

97.6%

Poverty rate

0.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02468; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
ZervasEnrollment path unverified6.9K–50.7 mi399Compare →
PeirceEnrollment path unverified8.6K–51.1 mi236Compare →
SchofieldEnrollment path unverified8.2K–51.1 mi299Compare →
Joseph E FiskeEnrollment path unverified9.0K–51.2 mi316Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Newton

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#1 of 22
District spending per student
$27,226NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

A E Angier is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About A E Angier

A E Angier is a public elementary school in Waban, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about A E Angier

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

A.E. Angier School is led by Principal Orla Higgins Averill, PH.D., with Claudia Rossi serving as Executive Assistant 1. The school operates within the Newton Public Schools district in Massachusetts 1. The district utilizes a 'Portrait of a Learner' framework to articulate community aspirations for students, emphasizing adaptability, communication, critical thinking, empathy, and a learner's mindset 1. The Newton School Committee consists of nine voting members, including one elected from each of Newton's eight wards and the Mayor as an ex-officio member 1. The Newton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Council serves as an umbrella organization for the city's 22 PTOs, aiming to support parents in seeking high-quality education 1. Additionally, the Newton Schools Foundation funds classroom approaches, teacher professional development, and equity programs, while Newton Community Education offers learning and enrichment opportunities 1. The district partners with community organizations to provide after-school programs and resources 1. Recent calendar events include a Pride Club meeting and a Principal/PTO/Parent Coffee session 1.
Sources (1)
  1. angier.newton.k12.ma.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about A E Angier

What grades does A E Angier serve?

A E Angier serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend A E Angier?

A E Angier has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at A E Angier?

The student-teacher ratio at A E Angier is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does A E Angier rank in MA?

A E Angier ranks #7 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is A E Angier's MySchoolScout rating?

A E Angier has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at A E Angier?

Based on loaded state assessment records, A E Angier has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is A E Angier a charter school?

No, A E Angier is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is A E Angier a Title I school?

No, A E Angier is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 02468)
5,901
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
48.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02468; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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