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Bowen
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
280 Cypress Street, Newton Centre, MA 02459 · (617) 559-9330 · Part of Newton School District
Students
325
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Bowen
- School Grade A−: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 15 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 18 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency52%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts67%
State average 49.3%
Location
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280 Cypress Street, Newton Centre
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten46
Grade 145
Grade 249
Grade 356
Grade 465
Grade 564
Enrollment over time
342’20
345’21
360’22
355’23
325’24
Down 5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 43%Asian 31%Hispanic 13%Two or more races 10%Black 3%
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.