Excellent
#179 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 10% in state
Oak Hill Middle
Middle School · Newton · Newton Centre, MA
A Newton middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
130 Wheeler Road, Newton Centre, MA 02459
- Math 71% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Oak Hill Middle score 68% 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 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 Oak Hill Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E Brown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 0.1 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Brimmer & May SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| B C Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 2.0 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
- #13 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
Oak Hill Middle is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Oak Hill Middle
Oak Hill Middle is a public middle school in Newton Centre, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 648 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #179 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Oak Hill Middle
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Oak Hill Middle
What grades does Oak Hill Middle serve?
Oak Hill Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Oak Hill Middle?
Oak Hill Middle has an enrollment of approximately 648 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Oak Hill Middle is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Oak Hill Middle rank in MA?
Oak Hill Middle ranks #179 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Oak Hill Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Oak Hill Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Oak Hill Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Oak Hill Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Oak Hill Middle a charter school?
No, Oak Hill Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Oak Hill Middle a Title I school?
No, Oak Hill Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 648
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9200
- 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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