Needham School District
- 1330 HIGHLAND AVE
- NEEDHAM, MA 02492
- (781) 455-0400
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | - | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $14,109 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 8 | - |
| Number of Students | 5,115 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 338 | - |
District Test Scores
MCAS - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
High School - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 61.0% | |
| Physics Test | |||
| 2010 | 63.0% | 55.0% | |
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.0% | 63.0% | |
| 2009 | 74.0% | 57.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 60.0% | |
Grade 10 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 81.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 92.0% | 75.0% | |
| 2009 | 93.0% | 75.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 65.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.0% | 61.0% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 73.0% | 54.0% | |
| 2009 | 69.0% | 53.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 48.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 48.0% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 63.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.0% | 55.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.0% | 53.0% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 78.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.0% | 51.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.0% | 48.0% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.0% | 40.0% | |
| 2009 | 65.0% | 39.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 89.0% | 69.0% | |
| 2009 | 86.0% | 66.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 59.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.0% | 57.0% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.0% | 72.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.0% | 70.0% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.0% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 75.0% | 49.0% | |
Source: MA Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 5,115 | 15.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 79 |
| Kindergarten Students | 423 |
| 1st Grade Students | 415 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 428 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 479 |
| 4th Grade Students | 426 |
| 5th Grade Students | 444 |
| 6th Grade Students | 422 |
| 7th Grade Students | 406 |
| 8th Grade Students | 355 |
| 9th Grade Students | 363 |
| 10th Grade Students | 373 |
| 11th Grade Students | 328 |
| 12th Grade Students | 367 |
| Ungraded Students | 4 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 334 |
| Hispanic | 172 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 163 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 4,482 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,728 |
| Female | 2,583 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 338 | 15.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 5 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 224 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 100 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 119 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 8 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 20 |
| Elementary | 12 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 7 |
| Library Support Staff | 9 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 145 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 14 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 24 |
| School Administrators | 21 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 35 |
| Student Support Services | 36 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 14 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $78,192,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $53,697,000 | 68.7% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $49,018,000 | 62.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $494,000 | 0.6% |
| School Lunch | $936,000 | 1.2% |
| District Activity Receipts | $1,787,000 | 2.3% |
| Private Contributions | $322,000 | 0.4% |
| Miscellaneous | $1,140,000 | 1.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $22,256,000 | 28.5% |
| General Formula Assistance | $5,124,000 | 6.6% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $6,560,000 | 8.4% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,348,000 | 1.7% |
| Other Programs | $34,000 | 0.04% |
| Non-Specified | $1,045,000 | 1.3% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $8,145,000 | 10.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,239,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $126,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,089,000 | 1.4% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $889,000 | 1.1% |
| Through State - Other | $99,000 | 0.1% |
| Direct - Other | $36,000 | 0.05% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $70,726,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $44,633,000 | 63.1% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $24,276,000 | 34.3% |
| Student Support | $4,848,000 | 6.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,150,000 | 6.6% |
| General Administration Support | $1,172,000 | 1.5% |
| School Administration Support | $2,980,000 | 3.8% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $6,419,000 | 8.2% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,802,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Support Services | $1,905,000 | 2.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,817,000 | 2.6% |
| Food Services | $1,796,000 | 2.3% |
| Other Services | $21,000 | 0.03% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 92.0% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 344 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | - | - |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Needham School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 8
- Students: 5,115
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 338
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| BROADMEADOW SCHOOL | ||||
120 Broadmeadow Rd
Needham, MA Public | KG-5 | 622 | 17.5 |  Review This School |
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| HIGH ROCK SCHOOL | ||||
77 Ferndale Rd
Needham, MA Public | 6 | 422 | 12.4 | Review This School |
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| HILLSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
28 Glen Gary Rd
Needham, MA Public | KG-5 | 425 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| JOHN ELIOT SCHOOL | ||||
135 Wellesley Ave
Needham, MA Public | KG-5 | 402 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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| NEEDHAM HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
609 Webster St
Needham, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,434 | 14.3 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NEWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1155 Central Ave
Needham, MA Public | PK-5 | 759 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| POLLARD MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
200 Harris Ave
Needham, MA Public | 7-8 | 761 | 13.4 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM MITCHELL SCHOOL | ||||
187 Brookline St
Needham, MA Public | KG-5 | 486 | 16.8 | Review This School |
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