Excellent
#83 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 5% in state
Underwood
Elementary School · Newton · Newton Corner, MA
A Newton elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Vernon Street, Newton Corner, MA 02458
- Math 66% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Underwood score 69% 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 11 points since 2022, reaching 69% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (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 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Underwood sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$151,782
Median home value
$1,116,600
Median rent
$2,313/mo
College educated
76.1%
Homeownership
62.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02458; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln-eliotEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 328 | Compare → |
| Perkins School for the BlindPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Dearborn AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | 4–12 | 0.7 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| CabotEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 428 | 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
- #6 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
Underwood is listed in Newton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Underwood
Underwood is a public elementary school in Newton Corner, MA, part of Newton, serving approximately 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #83 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Underwood
What grades does Underwood serve?
Underwood serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Underwood?
Underwood has an enrollment of approximately 242 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Underwood?
The student-teacher ratio at Underwood is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Underwood rank in MA?
Underwood ranks #83 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Underwood's MySchoolScout rating?
Underwood has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Underwood?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Underwood has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Underwood a charter school?
No, Underwood is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Underwood a Title I school?
No, Underwood is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 242
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (617) 559-9660
- Area population (ZIP 02458)
- 13,308
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 02458; 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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