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Public middle school · Newton · Newton, Massachusetts

Bigelow Middle

Bigelow Middle rates 9.3, right at the middle of Newton's middle schools, whose rated median is 9.2.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.3this school

9.3 on a one-to-ten scale; the Newton median is 9.2.

#52 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts · Newton: 4 middle schools rated, median 9.2

The brief

A Newton middle school where students score 70 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 52 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 3 of 22 in Newton.

Bigelow Middle is listed in Newton, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math70%28 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 6–8 · 432 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading70%28 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 6–8 · 431 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has held near 70% across the 9-year record (2018–2026).2026 MCAS; 83 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.2
40% of the rating
Academics
9.4
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.5
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

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

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 MCAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 MCAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Bigelow Middle and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Boston school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

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%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02458; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
71
Very Walkable
Transit Score
46
Some Transit
Bike Score
44
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
581/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Newton. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Newton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Charles E Brown Middle3.1 mi
    9.4Compare →
  2. Bigelow Middlethis school
    9.3
  3. F a Day Middle1.7 mi
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  4. Watertown Middle1.4 mi
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  5. Oak Hill Middle3.1 mi
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  6. Winthrop L Chenery Middle2.3 mi
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  7. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School3.1 mi
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  8. Horace Mann School for the Deaf Hard of Hearing2.2 mi
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Seven grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Bigelow Middle.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Bigelow Middle

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.

Bigelow Middle School is led by Principal Dr. Daniel Green 1. The school operates within the Newton Public Schools district and utilizes a 'Portrait of a Learner' framework that emphasizes adaptability, communication, critical thinking, empathy, and a learner's mindset 1. The district communicates regularly through the NPS District News newsletter, which is distributed every other week 1. Governance is provided by the Newton School Committee, which consists of nine voting members elected from the city's eight wards, along with the Mayor serving as an ex-officio member 1. The Newton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Council serves as an umbrella organization for the 22 PTOs in Newton, aiming to support parents in seeking high-quality education 1. The Newton Schools Foundation supports the district by funding classroom innovations, teacher professional development, and equity programs 1. Additionally, Newton Community Education offers enrichment opportunities and classes 1. The district is currently engaged in facilities renovation and renewal, with four projects recently completed and four others in design or construction 1. A Facilities and Enrollment Planning Study is also underway to guide future building projects and update the Long Range Facilities Plan 1.
Sources (1)
  1. bigelow.newton.k12.ma.us
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Questions families ask

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 #52 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Bigelow Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Bigelow Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

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 facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
414
Student-teacher ratio
10.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Phone
(617) 559-6800
Rank in district
#3 of 22
Schools in district
22
District spending per student
$27,226
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.9%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02458)
13,308
Area average commute
28 min
Area median age
40.1

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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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.