District

Newton School District

MANewton, MassachusettsMiddlesex County

Contact & Location

100 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460
(617) 559-6100

Enrollment & Schools

23
Total Schools
9,224
Total Enrollment
PK-12
Grade Range

School Breakdown

Preschools
2
Preschools
Elementary
Schools
15
Elementary Schools
Middle
Schools
4
Middle Schools
High
Schools
2
High Schools

Rating Distribution

00%
Below Average
524%
Average
1676%
Above Average

School Types

By Type

Public
23
Charter
0
Private
0

By Level

Elementary
15
Middle
4
High
2

Demographics (Aggregated)

Ethnicity Breakdown

White
52%
Asian
22%
Hispanic / Latino
11%
Two or More Races
10%
Black / African American
5%

Gender Distribution

51%Male
49%Female

Free / Reduced Lunch

0%Students Eligible

Academic Performance (Aggregated)

Average Academic Performance

8.2
out of 10
Average ACT Score
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1294
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
97%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
30%
Students

School Performance Summary

Below Average
0% (0)
Average
24% (5)
Above Average
76% (16)

Newton School District is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.

Reported Incidents

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Community-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.

Inappropriate TeachingPolitical / IdeologicalModerateAdded 1mo ago

School play casting complaint

Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts

A parents' advocacy group has filed a complaint against a school regarding its casting policy for a play. The group alleges that the policy, which reportedly limits auditions to students of color, violates the Civil Rights Act.

Occurred on October 6, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherHighAdded 1mo ago

Play Auditions Restricted By Race

Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts

A public high school in Massachusetts faced a civil rights complaint after it limited auditions for a school play to students of color. This policy prompted a parents' rights organization to file a lawsuit with the U.S. Office for Civil Rights, alleging discrimination.

Occurred on October 7, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceHighAdded 1mo ago

School Play Race Complaint

Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts

A high school theater production is facing a federal civil rights complaint. The complaint alleges that the production exclusively allowed students of color to participate, raising concerns about discriminatory practices.

Occurred on October 7, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Inappropriate TeachingCRT / RaceModerateAdded 1mo ago

Race-Based Auditions Alleged

Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts

A high school is facing allegations of restricting auditions for a school play to students of color. A parent organization has filed a complaint regarding this alleged race-based policy.

Occurred on October 7, 2022Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
OtherHighAdded 1mo ago

Federal Probe: School Race Discrimination

Alleged incident in Newton School District · Massachusetts

The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has initiated an investigation into a Massachusetts school district. This inquiry follows allegations that the district restricted student auditions for a play based on race. The federal agency is examining potential civil rights violations within the school system.

Occurred on March 3, 2023Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
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Data aggregated from 23 schools in Newton School District.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026