Newton School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,882 students in Newton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Newton School District have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Newton School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
14 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2,473 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
21%
7%
# Hispanic Students
1,189 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
24%
# Black Students
563 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
6,601 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
56%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
979 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
186
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
711
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
820
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
861
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
855
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
888
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
863
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
893
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
875
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
994
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
970
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
990
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
948
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
987
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
41
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,771 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,066 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Newton School District?
Newton School District manages 22 public schools serving 11,882 students.
What is the rank of Newton School District?
Newton School District is ranked #33 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newton School District?
56% of Newton School District students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newton School District?
Newton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Newton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,066 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 11,882 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Graduation Rate
: 96% (Top 20% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 69% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 67% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
