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Public middle school · Newton · Newton Centre, Massachusetts

Charles E Brown Middle

Charles E Brown Middle rates 9.4, 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.
9.4this school

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

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

The brief

A Newton middle school where students score 77 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 37 of 1,793 schools in Massachusetts and 2 of 22 in Newton.

Charles E Brown 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.

Math79%37 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 6–8 · 665 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Reading76%34 points above the Massachusetts average of 42%Grades 6–8 · 664 students tested · 2026 MCAS
Proficiency has held near 77% 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
8.9
40% of the rating
Academics
9.8
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.7
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 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 78% (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 02459; 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.
Charles E Brown 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
$214,941
Median home value
$1,336,200
Median rent
$2,308/mo
College educated
84.3%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02459; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
30
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
19
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,110/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Charles E Brown Middlethis school
    9.4
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Six grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Charles E Brown 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 Charles E Brown Middle

Sources:School's websiteWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Charles E. Brown Middle School is part of the Newton Public Schools district in Massachusetts. Kimberly Lysaght serves as the principal of the school 1. The school 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, which includes nine voting members elected from the city's eight wards plus the Mayor as an ex-officio member, oversees district governance 1. The Newton Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) Council acts as an umbrella organization for all 22 PTOs in the city, aiming to support parents in seeking high-quality education 1. The Newton Schools Foundation funds classroom innovations, teacher professional development, and equity programs within the district 1. Additionally, Newton Community Education offers self-sustaining learning and enrichment opportunities 1. The district is currently engaged in facilities renovation and renewal, with several projects completed or under construction, and is conducting a Facilities and Enrollment Planning Study 1.
Sources (2)
  1. brown.newton.k12.ma.us
  2. web.archive.org
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Questions families ask

What grades does Charles E Brown Middle serve?

Charles E Brown Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Charles E Brown Middle?

Charles E Brown Middle has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles E Brown Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Charles E Brown Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Charles E Brown Middle rank in MA?

Charles E Brown Middle ranks #37 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Charles E Brown Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Charles E Brown Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Charles E Brown Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles E Brown Middle has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Charles E Brown Middle a charter school?

No, Charles E Brown Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Charles E Brown Middle a Title I school?

No, Charles E Brown Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
732
Student-teacher ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Middlesex County
Phone
(617) 559-6900
Rank in district
#2 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 02459)
18,604
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
45.9

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.