Underwood

101 Vernon Street
Newton, MA 02458
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Underwood ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Underwood's student population of 218 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
218 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Underwood ranks within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Underwood is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#400 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
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45-49%
37%
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65-69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
21%
7%
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Hispanic
14%
23%
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Black
6%
10%
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White
47%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.70
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Underwood's ranking?
Underwood is ranked #400 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Underwood often compared to?
Underwoodis often viewed alongside schools like John Ward by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Underwood?
218 students attend Underwood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Underwood students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Underwood?
Underwood has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Underwood offer ?
Underwood offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Underwood part of?
Underwood is part of Newton School District.

School Reviews

4   2/28/2022
Very good school to learn at but lacks diversity.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Rowan Fine

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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