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#1264 of 1,793 schools in MA
Newton School
Elementary School · Greenfield · Greenfield, MA
A Greenfield elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
70 Shelburne Rd, Greenfield, MA 01301
- Math 27% vs MA 43% (2025)
- Reading 15% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Newton School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2022, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Newton School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenfield), 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
$54,347
Median home value
$253,800
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
54.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,161 | Compare → |
| Federal Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Discovery School at Four CornersEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–4 | 2.1 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| The Bement SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–9 | 2.6 mi | 196 | 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.
Greenfield
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $23,377NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Newton School is listed in Greenfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Newton School
Newton School is a public elementary school in Greenfield, MA, part of Greenfield, serving approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,264 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Newton School
What grades does Newton School serve?
Newton School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Newton School?
Newton School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newton School 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 Newton School rank in MA?
Newton School ranks #1,264 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Newton School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Newton School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Newton School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Newton School a charter school?
No, Newton School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Newton School a Title I school?
No, Newton School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.9%
- Phone
- (413) 772-1370
- Area population (ZIP 01301)
- 17,876
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 01301; 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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