Excellent
#40 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 2% in state
Charles E Brown Middle
Middle School · Newton · Newton Centre, MA
A Newton middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
125 Meadowbrook Rd, Newton Centre, MA 02459
- Math 82% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles E Brown Middle score 79% 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 79% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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 Charles E Brown Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| Brimmer & May SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.1 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Pollard MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 880 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Charles E Brown Middle is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles E Brown Middle
Charles E Brown Middle is a public middle school in Newton Centre, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 732 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #40 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Charles E Brown Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles E Brown Middle
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 #40 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, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (617) 559-6900
- 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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