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Newton

Massachusetts · Public School District
22
Schools
11,882
Students
$30,860
Per-Pupil Spend
+115% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Newton is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 11,882 students across 22 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $30,860 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (22)
Elementary Schools15 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
A E AngierKG–05376
BowenKG–05360
C C BurrKG–05368
CabotKG–05442
CountrysideKG–05372
FranklinKG–05363
Horace MannKG–05357
John WardKG–05194
Lincoln-EliotKG–05338
Mason-RiceKG–05332
Memorial SpauldingKG–05397
PeirceKG–05241
UnderwoodKG–05221
WilliamsKG–05231
ZervasKG–05406
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Bigelow Middle06–08435
Charles E Brown Middle06–08750
F A Day Middle06–08920
Oak Hill Middle06–08657
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Newton North High09–122,099
Newton South High09–121,837
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Newton Early Childhood ProgramPK–PK186
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$30,860+115% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
21%
74%
State
20.8%
Local (property tax)
73.7%
Federal
5.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (74%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
22
Schools
11,882
Students
—
Free Lunch
$31K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $30,860 per pupil — 115% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 22 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newton?
Newton has 22 public schools, serving a total of 11,882 students.
What is the graduation rate for Newton?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Newton spend per student?
Newton spends $30,860 per pupil — 115% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Newton?
No, Newton does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Newton serve?
Newton serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Newton?
The median opportunity score across schools in Newton is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.