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Bigelow Middle

📍 Newton, Massachusetts Public

434

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

10:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

6–8

🎓 Grade Levels

3 active grades

43.5

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Bigelow Middle, a middle public school serving grades 6–8 in Newton, Massachusetts, with 434 students and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Newton, Massachusetts, Bigelow Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades 6–8. The school operates within the Newton in Middlesex County. With a current reported enrollment of 434 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Bigelow Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 43.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Newton, the student body at Bigelow Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (50.8%), Hispanic (17.6%), Asian (16.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

433 Students reported

White 50.8%

220 enrolled students

Hispanic 17.6%

76 enrolled students

Asian 16.4%

71 enrolled students

Two or more races 10.4%

45 enrolled students

Black / African American 4.8%

21 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 433

👦 Male 52% (225) 👧 Female 48% (208)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

3 Grade Levels

167

6 ★ top

141

126

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School facts

Address 42 Vernon St, Newton, MA 02458

Phone (617) 559-6800

School district Newton

County Middlesex County

Grades 6–8

Students 434 students

Student–teacher ratio 10:1

Full-time teachers 43.5

Community type City: Small

Level Middle

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.35366, -71.18126

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NCES school ID 250861000307

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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42 Vernon St

Newton, MA 02458 Middlesex County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Bigelow Middle? +

Bigelow Middle serves students in grades 6–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Bigelow Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Bigelow Middle has a total reported enrollment of 434 students.