Newman Elementary School

Newman Elementary School entrance in Needham.

Newman Elementary School overview in Needham.

Newman Elementary School playground overview in Needham.

Newman Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5

1155 Central Ave, Needham, MA

Needham Public Schools

665 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Peterson

Student Teacher Ratio
14:1

Math Proficiency
63%

Reading Proficiency
65%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

65%

Math Proficiency

63%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

14:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

1.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

223:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.6%

Female

46.2%

White

73.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

11.3%

Hispanic

6.7%

Two or more races

5.6%

Black

2.9%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 other

7/23/2019

our family had a great personal experience with this school

5.0 parent

4/23/2018

Both of my boys had great experiences at Newman. I find it sad that a few complainers would lower the ranking of such a great school

5.0 other

2/24/2017

I've had three children attend Newman, my oldest started at the preschool. It's a wonderful caring environment full of experienced teachers who love their jobs.

5.0 parent

9/22/2014

I'm confused by the review from another parent back in August -- she talks about how bad communication is but then talks about how much she likes her child's teacher, the staff, and even the principal! I'm not sure what people would expect? Newman is a great school -- yes, it's big and houses many p...

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List Price Range

$614K - $5.2M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$1,611,420

Median Lot Size

10,890 Sq Ft

% Renters

22%

Household Income

$200,207

% of College Grads

81%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,693 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

33.7%

Homes for Sale

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- 5.5 Baths
- 6,153 Sq Ft
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- 5 Baths
- 5,039 Sq Ft
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- 3.5 Baths
- 4,784 Sq Ft
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- 1 Bath
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Needham, MA
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$4,400 per month
- 3 Beds
- 1.5 Baths
- 1,530 Sq Ft
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Needham, MA
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- Condo for Rent
- 2-3 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,501 Sq Ft
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Unit 25

Needham, MA
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

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9th to 12th
Public

A+

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Public

A+

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Private

A+

Needham Dog Dark

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Trails

Claxton Field

Baseball/Softball
Picnic Area
Soccer

Charles River Park

River
Hiking

Perry Park

Baseball/Softball
Playground

DeFazio Park

Grills
Picnic Area
Playground

Needham Memorial Park

Baseball/Softball
Concessions
Parking Lot

Mills Field

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area

Hemlock Gorge

Dog Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot

Greene's Field

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground

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