Oak Hill Middle School

130 Wheeler Road
Newton Center, MA 02459
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Oak Hill 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 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Oak Hill Middle School's student population of 648 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers

School Rankings

Oak Hill 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 Oak Hill Middle School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#146 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
74%
41%
67%
44%
73%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
7%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Hill Middle School's ranking?
Oak Hill Middle School is ranked #146 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Oak Hill Middle School often compared to?
Oak Hill Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E Brown Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Oak Hill Middle School?
648 students attend Oak Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Oak Hill Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Hill Middle School?
Oak Hill Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Oak Hill Middle School offer ?
Oak Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oak Hill Middle School part of?
Oak Hill Middle School is part of Newton School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Hill Middle School located?
Oak Hill Middle School is located in the Oak Hill neighborhood of Newton Center, MA. There are 3 other public schools located in Oak Hill.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 648 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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