Serving 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cabot ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 414 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Cabot School serves the northern part of Newtonville, MA, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with most students living within about 0.6 miles of the school and the furthest edge being up to 1 mile away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cabot ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cabot's student population of 414 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
414 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cabot ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabot 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
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
48%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabot's ranking?
Cabot is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Cabot often compared to?
Cabotis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann, Lincoln-eliot by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Cabot?
414 students attend Cabot.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Cabot students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabot?
Cabot has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Cabot offer ?
Cabot offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabot part of?
Cabot is part of Newton School District.
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