Excellent
#162 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 9% in state
C C Burr
Elementary School · Newton · Auburndale, MA
A Newton elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
171 Pine Street, Auburndale, MA 02466
- Math 77% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 68% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at C C Burr score 72% 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 12 points since 2022, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where C C Burr 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$170,852
Median home value
$1,164,900
Median rent
$2,082/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
57.6%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02466; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| WilliamsEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 215 | Compare → |
| PeirceEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 386 | Compare → |
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
- #12 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
C C Burr is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About C C Burr
C C Burr is a public elementary school in Auburndale, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about C C Burr
What grades does C C Burr serve?
C C Burr serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend C C Burr?
C C Burr has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C C Burr?
The student-teacher ratio at C C Burr is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does C C Burr rank in MA?
C C Burr ranks #162 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is C C Burr's MySchoolScout rating?
C C Burr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 C C Burr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, C C Burr has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is C C Burr a charter school?
No, C C Burr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is C C Burr a Title I school?
No, C C Burr 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
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9360
- Area population (ZIP 02466)
- 8,553
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 02466; 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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