A+ Top 3%

F.A. Day Middle School

Grades 06-08 NEWTON, MA

Improved 40 spots from last year

#11 State Rank
A+ District Grade
21 Minot Place, NEWTON, MA 02460
Diverse
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
860 Students
94.5% Attendance Rate
63.2 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

CIV

73% Proficient or Above
22% Advanced

English Language Arts

69.7% Proficient or Above
21.7% Advanced

Mathematics

71% Proficient or Above
19% Advanced

Science

70% Proficient or Above
19% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 CIV 08 73% 22%
2025 English Language Arts 06 62% 21%
2025 English Language Arts 07 71% 18%
2025 English Language Arts 08 76% 26%
2025 Mathematics 06 63% 8%
2025 Mathematics 07 75% 23%
2025 Mathematics 08 75% 26%
2025 Science 08 70% 19%
2024 English Language Arts 06 67% 23%
2024 English Language Arts 07 60% 13%
2024 English Language Arts 08 73% 28%
2024 Mathematics 06 59% 9%
2024 Mathematics 07 69% 18%
2024 Mathematics 08 72% 25%
2024 Science 08 60% 11%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

860 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 57.6%
Asian 16%
Multiracial 11.7%
Hispanic 9.3%
Black 5%

Gender

49.8% Male
49.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 3.1%
Special Education 19.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 12.6%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.5% Attendance Rate
13% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

21 Minot Place, NEWTON, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is F.A. Day Middle School's grade rating?

F.A. Day Middle School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #11 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 3% 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 F.A. Day Middle School?

Approximately 860 students are enrolled at F.A. Day Middle School.

How does F.A. Day Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, F.A. Day Middle School's proficiency rates are: CIV (73% proficient), English Language Arts (70% proficient), Mathematics (71% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at F.A. Day Middle School?

F.A. Day Middle School has an attendance rate of 94.5%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is F.A. Day Middle School part of?

F.A. Day 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.