Very Good
#539 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Bowen
Elementary School · Newton · Newton Centre, MA
A Newton elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
280 Cypress Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459
- Math 62% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 57% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bowen score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 60% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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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Where Bowen 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 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$214,941
Median home value
$1,336,200
Median rent
$2,308/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellan Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 185 | Compare → |
| CountrysideEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 360 | Compare → |
| Mason-riceEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 1.3 mi | 28 | Compare → |
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
- #18 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
Bowen is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bowen
Bowen is a public elementary school in Newton Centre, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #539 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowen
What grades does Bowen serve?
Bowen serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bowen?
Bowen has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowen?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowen is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bowen rank in MA?
Bowen ranks #539 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Bowen's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowen has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Bowen?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bowen has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Bowen a charter school?
No, Bowen is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bowen a Title I school?
No, Bowen is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9330
- Area population (ZIP 02459)
- 18,604
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 02459; 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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