Excellent
#82 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 5% in state
Bigelow Middle
Middle School · Newton · Newton, MA
A Newton middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458
- Math 66% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bigelow Middle score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 68% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Bigelow Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 71Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average648/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,782
Median home value
$1,116,600
Median rent
$2,313/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Newton
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #5 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
Bigelow Middle is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bigelow Middle
Bigelow Middle is a public middle school in Newton, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 414 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #82 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Bigelow Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bigelow Middle
What grades does Bigelow Middle serve?
Bigelow Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Bigelow Middle?
Bigelow Middle has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bigelow Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bigelow Middle is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bigelow Middle rank in MA?
Bigelow Middle ranks #82 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bigelow Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bigelow Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Bigelow Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bigelow Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bigelow Middle a charter school?
No, Bigelow Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bigelow Middle a Title I school?
No, Bigelow Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (617) 559-6800
- Area population (ZIP 02458)
- 13,308
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
Official sources & links
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 02458; 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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