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Memorial Spaulding vs. Edith C Baker

Should you attend Memorial Spaulding or Edith C Baker? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Memorial Spaulding
250 Brookline Street
Newton Center, MA 02459
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Edith C Baker
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Memorial Spaulding ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Edith C Baker ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Memorial Spaulding ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 654 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Edith C Baker ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
369 students
654 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Memorial Spaulding over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Edith C Baker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Memorial Spaulding.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Edith C Baker.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
53 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Memorial Spaulding over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Edith C Baker over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Spaulding with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Newton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Edith C Baker with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Brookline School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#252 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
#146 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Memorial Spaulding, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Edith C Baker, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
72%
(Top 10% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Spaulding who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edith C Baker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
62%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Spaulding who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edith C Baker who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Memorial Spaulding who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Newton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Edith C Baker who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Memorial Spaulding by grade.
This chart displays the students of Edith C Baker by grade.
Kindergarten Students
46
66
Grade 1 Students
53
72
Grade 2 Students
83
84
Grade 3 Students
57
82
Grade 4 Students
66
77
Grade 5 Students
64
74
Grade 6 Students
-
61
Grade 7 Students
-
72
Grade 8 Students
-
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Memorial Spaulding, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Edith C Baker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Memorial Spaulding, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Edith C Baker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Memorial Spaulding, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Edith C Baker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
55%
43%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Memorial Spaulding, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Edith C Baker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Memorial Spaulding, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Newton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Edith C Baker, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Brookline School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Memorial Spaulding, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Edith C Baker, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Memorial Spaulding, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Edith C Baker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Memorial Spaulding, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Newton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Edith C Baker, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Brookline School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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