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Bigelow Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
42 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458 · (617) 559-6800 · Part of Newton School District
Students
434
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Bigelow Middle
- School Grade A−: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 16 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 14.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts65%
State average 49.3%
Location
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42 Vernon St, Newton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6167
Grade 7141
Grade 8126
Enrollment over time
506’20
465’21
435’22
414’23
434’24
Down 14.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 51%Hispanic 18%Asian 16%Two or more races 10%Black 5%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.