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Sunita L. Williams Elementary School vs. Newman Elementary School

Should you attend Sunita L. Williams Elementary School or Newman Elementary School? 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
Sunita L. Williams Elementary School
585 Central Avenue
Needham Heights, MA 02494
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Newman Elementary School
1155 Central Avenue
Needham, MA 02492
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Newman Elementary School 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%)
Overview
Serving 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunita L. Williams Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Newman Elementary School 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 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 29% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
531 students
698 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Newman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Newman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
57 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Newman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Needham 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

#437 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
#276 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Newman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in MA)
63%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Needham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
61%
(Top 30% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Needham 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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Needham 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 Sunita L. Williams Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Newman Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
80
Kindergarten Students
78
98
Grade 1 Students
90
111
Grade 2 Students
87
100
Grade 3 Students
102
99
Grade 4 Students
88
103
Grade 5 Students
86
107

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Needham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Needham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Needham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
71%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Needham 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%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Needham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.48
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Needham 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
4%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Needham 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
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunita L. Williams Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Needham 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 Newman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Needham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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