Serving 325 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Bowen ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowen School serves the eastern part of Newton Center, MA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 1.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowen ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bowen's student population of 325 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
325 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Bowen ranks within the top 20% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowen is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#294 out of 1626 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
Asian
31%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
43%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowen's ranking?
Bowen is ranked #294 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bowen often compared to?
Bowenis often viewed alongside schools like Mason-rice by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bowen?
325 students attend Bowen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Bowen students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowen?
Bowen has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bowen offer ?
Bowen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bowen part of?
Bowen is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowen located?
Bowen is located in the Thompsonville neighborhood of Newton Center, MA.
School Calendar
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