Excellent
#120 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 7% in state
F a Day Middle
Middle School · Newton · Newtonville, MA
A Newton middle school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 Minot Place, Newtonville, MA 02460
- Math 71% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 70% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at F a Day Middle score 70% 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 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 70% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 F a Day Middle 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$154,329
Median home value
$1,124,300
Median rent
$2,606/mo
College educated
77.8%
Homeownership
59.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02460; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 0.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Watertown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 551 | Compare → |
| Bigelow MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| John W. Mcdevitt Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 604 | 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
- #9 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
F a Day Middle is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About F a Day Middle
F a Day Middle is a public middle school in Newtonville, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 868 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about F a Day Middle
What grades does F a Day Middle serve?
F a Day Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend F a Day Middle?
F a Day Middle has an enrollment of approximately 868 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at F a Day Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at F a Day Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does F a Day Middle rank in MA?
F a Day Middle ranks #120 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is F a Day Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
F a Day Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 F a Day Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, F a Day Middle has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is F a Day Middle a charter school?
No, F a Day Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is F a Day Middle a Title I school?
No, F a Day Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 868
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9100
- Area population (ZIP 02460)
- 10,033
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 02460; 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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