The Newton School is a historic school at 70 Shelburne Road in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Built in 1915, it is one of the first graded elementary schools in western Massachusetts to feature a single-story plan and a large playground, presaging trends in those areas of school design.
Serving 183 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 183 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Newton School's student population of 183 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
183 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1905
First Day of School
Thu. Aug 28, 2025
Campus Size
30
School Motto
The Greenfield Public School District is a place where every child is supported on their path to success.
School Rankings
Newton School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Newton School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1515 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
6%
10%
White
58%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newton School's ranking?
Newton School is ranked #1515 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Newton School often compared to?
Newton Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery School At Four Corners, Federal Street School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Newton School?
183 students attend Newton School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Newton School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Newton School?
Newton School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Newton School offer ?
Newton School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Newton School part of?
Newton School is part of Greenfield School District.
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