A+ Top 1%

Charles E Brown Middle School

Grades 06-08 NEWTON, MA

Moved up 36 places from 2024 to 2025

#2 State Rank
A+ District Grade
125 Meadowbrook Road, NEWTON, MA 02459
Diverse
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
698 Students
95.7% Attendance Rate
66.5 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

74% Meeting or exceeding expectations

14% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

76% Meeting or exceeding expectations

24.7% exceeding expectations

2023 75% 75%
2024 70.7% 70.7%
2025 76% 76%

Mathematics

81.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

29% exceeding expectations

2023 75.7% 75.7%
2024 74.7% 74.7%
2025 81.7% 81.7%

Science

73% Meeting or exceeding expectations

18% exceeding expectations

2023 65% 65%
2024 62% 62%
2025 73% 73%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 74%14%
2025English Language Arts06 72%26%
2025English Language Arts07 78%22%
2025English Language Arts08 78%26%
2025Mathematics06 81%26%
2025Mathematics07 80%36%
2025Mathematics08 84%25%
2025Science08 73%18%
2024English Language Arts06 66%22%
2024English Language Arts07 68%18%
2024English Language Arts08 78%35%
2024Mathematics06 73%21%
2024Mathematics07 77%26%
2024Mathematics08 74%29%
2024Science08 62%15%
2023English Language Arts06 74%24%
2023English Language Arts07 72%25%
2023English Language Arts08 79%23%
2023Mathematics06 78%24%
2023Mathematics07 70%23%
2023Mathematics08 79%30%
2023Science08 65%8%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

698 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 50.9%
Asian 26.9%
Multiracial 8.7%
Hispanic 8.2%
Black 4.9%

Gender

52% Male
47.4% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 4.3%
Special Education 16.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch 9.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

95.7% Attendance Rate
6.3% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

125 Meadowbrook Road, NEWTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Charles E Brown Middle School's grade rating?

Charles E Brown Middle School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #2 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 0% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Charles E Brown Middle School?

Approximately 698 students are enrolled at Charles E Brown Middle School.

How does Charles E Brown Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Charles E Brown Middle School's proficiency rates are: CIV (74% proficient), English Language Arts (76% proficient), Mathematics (82% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Charles E Brown Middle School?

Charles E Brown Middle School has an attendance rate of 95.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Charles E Brown Middle School part of?

Charles E Brown Middle School is part of Newton School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.