Excellent
#16 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 1% in state
Newman Elementary
Elementary School · Needham · Needham, MA
A Needham elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1155 Central Avenue, Needham, MA 02492
- Math 73% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 74% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newman Elementary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 74% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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 Newman Elementary 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 14Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Needham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$222,063
Median home value
$1,177,300
Median rent
$2,256/mo
College educated
84.1%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02492; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Sunita L. Williams ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 531 | Compare → |
| Tenacre Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 1.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| William MitchellEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 439 | 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.
Needham
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newman Elementary is listed in Needham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newman Elementary
Newman Elementary is a public elementary school in Needham, MA, part of Needham, serving approximately 698 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newman Elementary
What grades does Newman Elementary serve?
Newman Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Newman Elementary?
Newman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newman Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Newman Elementary is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Newman Elementary rank in MA?
Newman Elementary ranks #16 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Newman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Newman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Newman Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newman Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newman Elementary a charter school?
No, Newman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newman Elementary a Title I school?
No, Newman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 56
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.4%
- Phone
- (781) 455-0416
- Area population (ZIP 02492)
- 21,481
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 02492; 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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