Newton School vs. Discovery School At Four Corners
Should I attend Newton School or Discovery School At Four Corners? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Newton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Discovery School At Four Corners ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newton School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
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 Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Discovery School At Four Corners ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-4
Total Students
211 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
60% | 40%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1504 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1241 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
6-9%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
42
49
Grade 1 Students
38
50
Grade 2 Students
55
52
Grade 3 Students
37
38
Grade 4 Students
39
48
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
33%
9%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
59%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
