Newton School
Tel:
(413)772-1370
- Newton School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
Top Placements
Newton School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Newton School's student population of 215 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 215 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Newton School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Newton School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1290 out of 1,671 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 27% | 19% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 61% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Greenfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Newton School is Massachusetts Virtual Academy At Greenfield Commonwealth Vir (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Massachusetts Virtual Academy At Greenfield Commonwealth Vir (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Massachusetts Virtual Academy At Greenfield Commonwealth Vir (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Greenfield Massachusetts Virtual Academy At Greenfield Commonwealth Vir Grades: K-12 | 667 students
0.7 miles
278 Main St., Ste. 205
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)475-3879 0.7 K-12 667 - Greenfield Four Rivers Charter Public School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 220 students
0.8 miles
248 Colrain Road
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)775-4577 0.8 7-12 220 - Greenfield Green River Grades: 4 | 6 students
0.8 miles
62 Meridian Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1313 0.8 4 6 - Greenfield Federal Street School Grades: K-4 | 234 students
0.9 miles
125 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1380 0.9 K-4 234 - Greenfield Greenfield Middle School Grades: 4-7 | 394 students
1.1 miles
195 Federal Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
(413)772-1360 1.1 4-7 394
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