F A Day Middle

Summary:

F A Day Middle is a public middle school located in Newtonville, MA, serving 920 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Newton school district, which is ranked 35th out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

F A Day Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Massachusetts, ranking 43rd out of 493 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is exceptional, with 66.51% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.86% proficient or better in Mathematics across all grades. These scores significantly exceed the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking highly for Female, Male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, and White students, as well as for Special Education and Disabled students.

While F A Day Middle outperforms the nearby schools in overall academic achievement, the other schools in the Newton school district, such as Oak Hill Middle and Charles E Brown Middle, also demonstrate strong performance, ranking in the top 25-60 middle schools in Massachusetts. This suggests that the Newton school district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students. Additionally, F A Day Middle's performance is particularly noteworthy given that it serves a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 114th out of 469 middle schools in Massachusetts for this subgroup.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21 Minot Place
       Newtonville, MA  02460


(617) 559-9100

District: Newton

SchoolDigger Rank:
43rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,203 Help


Students who attend F A Day Middle usually attend:

High:    Newton North High

Feeder schools for F A Day Middle:

Elementary:    C C Burr
    Cabot
    Franklin
    Horace Mann
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Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  920

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.8%
Asian:
16.7%
Hispanic:
9.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  11.8% Help


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Compare Details F A Day Middle ranks better than 91.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Newton School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details F A Day Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Newton School District. Racial makeup is: White (58.8%), Asian (16.7%), Hispanic (9.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at F A Day Middle is 10.9, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Newton School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at F A Day Middle is $22,203, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Newton School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

F A Day Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks F A Day Middle 43rd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See F A Day Middle in the ranking list.)

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Newton:

SchoolDigger ranks Newton 35th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for F A Day Middle

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Rank History for all students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.54 20th 339 94.1%
2004 88.63 36th 344 89.5%
2005 87.92 45th 356 87.4%
2006 83.72 66th 399 83.5%
2007 83.73 59th 399 85.2%
2008 85.08 51st 407 87.5%
2009 82.78 61st 409 85.1%
2010 85.40 52nd 434 88.0%
2011 87.58 32nd 449 92.9%
2012 86.51 41st 455 91.0%
2013 84.95 48th 455 89.5%
2014 84.14 60th 455 86.8%
2015 92.06 8th 441 98.2%
2016 91.90 12th 482 97.5%
2017 89.35 36th 487 92.6%
2018 88.44 47th 484 90.3%
2019 87.59 52nd 498 89.6%
2021 94.17 26th 501 94.8%
2022 94.01 25th 497 95.0%
2023 92.67 37th 501 92.6%
2024 91.58 43rd 493 91.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.89 18th 84 78.6%
2019 76.93 24th 87 72.4%
2021 89.30 9th 92 90.2%
2022 88.38 17th 102 83.3%
2023 83.66 20th 110 81.8%
2024 76.76 24th 98 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.53 42nd 467 91.0%
2019 81.33 46th 484 90.5%
2021 83.81 39th 489 92.0%
2022 80.13 54th 503 89.3%
2023 84.19 44th 444 90.1%
2024 86.00 36th 441 91.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.88 150th 438 65.8%
2019 68.60 102nd 452 77.4%
2021 81.12 40th 462 91.3%
2022 62.48 137th 489 72.0%
2023 72.49 95th 481 80.2%
2024 67.73 114th 469 75.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.08 36th 463 92.2%
2019 86.10 48th 478 90.0%
2021 92.96 27th 483 94.4%
2022 93.40 24th 494 95.1%
2023 91.81 36th 489 92.6%
2024 90.30 44th 481 90.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.82 22nd 417 94.7%
2019 85.82 37th 424 91.3%
2021 81.73 44th 431 89.8%
2022 89.58 30th 445 93.3%
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Rank History for Male students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.08 42nd 466 91.0%
2019 87.49 52nd 478 89.1%
2021 93.59 29th 485 94.0%
2022 93.25 28th 497 94.4%
2023 91.89 36th 489 92.6%
2024 91.00 41st 483 91.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.73 26th 491 94.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.15 25th 339 92.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.23 44th 119 63.0%
2019 64.46 53rd 128 58.6%
2021 80.88 16th 123 87.0%
2022 79.18 25th 135 81.5%
2023 77.44 27th 134 79.9%
2024 77.55 22nd 120 81.7%
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Rank History for African American students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.61 15th 172 91.3%
2019 77.27 28th 195 85.6%
2021 70.55 32nd 193 83.4%
2022 77.85 22nd 212 89.6%
2023 81.05 20th 209 90.4%
2024 73.21 31st 202 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.31 31st 309 90.0%
2019 77.39 51st 322 84.2%
2021 82.51 40th 335 88.1%
2022 87.91 33rd 368 91.0%
2023 81.71 45th 364 87.6%
2024 86.98 31st 378 91.8%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at F A Day Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.81 40th 395 89.9%
2019 85.35 43rd 396 89.1%
2021 90.72 27th 401 93.3%
2022 89.82 26th 404 93.6%
2023 88.82 34th 403 91.6%
2024 84.67 51st 392 87.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for F A Day Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 637 53 53 12 0 n/a n/a 0 755
1995 693 51 52 12 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1996 693 51 52 12 0 n/a n/a 0 808
1997 731 52 59 13 1 n/a n/a 0 856
1998 696 50 59 18 0 n/a n/a 0 823
1999 672 47 59 16 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2000 658 52 61 30 3 n/a n/a 0 804
2001 702 50 58 23 2 n/a n/a 0 835
2002 666 44 75 26 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2003 666 44 75 26 0 n/a n/a 0 811
2004 622 41 88 27 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2005 605 42 83 21 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2006 533 30 74 104 1 n/a n/a 16 758
2007 550 34 88 31 0 n/a n/a 34 737
2008 555 31 97 42 0 n/a n/a 32 757
2009 532 38 84 46 0 0 38 0 738
2010 566 35 83 54 0 0 27 0 765
2011 538 35 89 54 0 0 35 0 751
2012 600 41 95 72 0 1 29 0 838
2013 613 37 110 67 1 1 39 0 868
2014 646 46 123 77 1 1 46 0 940
2015 624 52 123 74 1 0 52 0 926
2016 604 60 129 70 3 0 58 0 924
2017 594 60 125 73 2 0 65 0 919
2018 620 57 145 88 2 0 66 0 978
2019 643 41 143 87 2 0 58 0 974
2020 630 43 168 91 2 0 63 0 997
2021 584 45 162 88 3 2 71 1 956
2022 551 50 168 80 1 3 79 2 934
2023 541 45 154 88 3 4 84 1 920

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at F A Day Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 755 n/a n/a n/a
1995 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 823 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 796 n/a 0.0 0
2000 804 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 835 n/a 0.0 5.6
2002 811 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 811 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 778 72.5 10.7 8.1
2005 751 68.3 11.0 9.2
2006 758 66.3 11.4 10.1
2007 737 62.0 11.9 8.7
2008 757 64.4 11.8 8
2009 738 61.0 12.1 8.8
2010 765 63.8 11.9 12.8
2011 751 63.4 11.8 13.6
2012 838 62.9 13.3 13.6
2013 868 70.3 12.3 13.9
2014 940 79.7 11.7 12.2
2015 926 83.0 11.1 11.8
2016 924 87.0 10.6 n/a
2017 919 83.1 11.0 n/a
2018 978 86.5 11.3 n/a
2019 974 85.0 11.4 n/a
2020 997 81.7 12.2 n/a
2021 956 84.1 11.3 n/a
2022 934 88.0 10.6 n/a
2023 920 84.2 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio F A Day Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 755 n/a n/a n/a
1995 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 808 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 856 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 823 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 796 n/a 0.0 0
2000 804 n/a 0.0 5.8
2001 835 n/a 0.0 5.6
2002 811 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 811 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 778 72.5 10.7 8.1
2005 751 68.3 11.0 9.2
2006 758 66.3 11.4 10.1
2007 737 62.0 11.9 8.7
2008 757 64.4 11.8 8
2009 738 61.0 12.1 8.8
2010 765 63.8 11.9 12.8
2011 751 63.4 11.8 13.6
2012 838 62.9 13.3 13.6
2013 868 70.3 12.3 13.9
2014 940 79.7 11.7 12.2
2015 926 83.0 11.1 11.8
2016 924 87.0 10.6 n/a
2017 919 83.1 11.0 n/a
2018 978 86.5 11.3 n/a
2019 974 85.0 11.4 n/a
2020 997 81.7 12.2 n/a
2021 956 84.1 11.3 n/a
2022 934 88.0 10.6 n/a
2023 920 84.2 10.9 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for F A Day Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $404 (2.1%) $18,898 (97.9%) $19,302
2020 $407 (2.1%) $18,934 (97.9%) $19,341
2021 $1,216 (5.5%) $20,987 (94.5%) $22,203

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on F A Day Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 52nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 37th of 501 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (F A Day Middle)7267.4
 4.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7367.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (F A Day Middle)7464.1
 9.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Newton)7768.5
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (F A Day Middle)6262.6
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)6963.7
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (F A Day Middle)7368.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Newton)7367.9
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (F A Day Middle)7873.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newton)7673
 3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (F A Day Middle)7978.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newton)7973.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (F A Day Middle)6766.3
 0.8%
   8th Grade Science (Newton)6965.2
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (F A Day Middle)7068.3
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Newton)7366
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (F A Day Middle)7670.6
 5.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Newton)7367.8
 5.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (F A Day Middle)6766.3
 0.8%
   All Grades Science (Newton)6664.2
 1.8%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students974920
 5.5%
African American4145
 9.8%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian143154
 7.7%
Hispanic8788
 1.1%
Pacific Islander04
White643541
 15.9%
Two or More Races5884
 44.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about F A Day Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 920 students attended F A Day Middle.

Students who attend F A Day Middle usually go on to attend Newton North High

Students at F A Day Middle are 59% White, 17% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American.

Yes. F A Day Middle ranks in the top 8.7% of Massachusetts middle schools.


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