F A Day Middle School

21 Minot Place
Newtonville, MA 02460
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 920 students in grades 6-8, F A Day Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

F A Day Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

F A Day Middle School's student population of 920 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
920 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
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School Rankings

F A Day Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of F A Day Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#147 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
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72%
41%
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68%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of F A Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of F A Day Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
17%
7%
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Hispanic
10%
24%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
59%
54%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.61
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is F A Day Middle School's ranking?
F A Day Middle School is ranked #147 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are F A Day Middle School often compared to?
F A Day Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bigelow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend F A Day Middle School?
920 students attend F A Day Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of F A Day Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of F A Day Middle School?
F A Day Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does F A Day Middle School offer ?
F A Day Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is F A Day Middle School part of?
F A Day Middle School is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is F A Day Middle School located?
F A Day Middle School is located in the Nonantum neighborhood of Newtonville, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Nonantum.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 920 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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