Bowen vs Oak Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowen
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Oak Hill Middle
Newton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
| Measure | Bowen Newton Centre, Massachusetts | Oak Hill Middle Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #106 of 1,009 | #21 of 300 |
| National rank | #2114 of 50,301 | #306 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 325 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 79% |
| city | Newton Centre | Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 85.7).
- •Oak Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 71%).
- •Bowen does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 68%).
- •Oak Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Oak Hill Middle is the larger school with 649 students compared with 325.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bowen better than Oak Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hill Middle ranks higher (89.7 vs 85.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bowen and Oak Hill Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newton Centre and Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowen: 325. Oak Hill Middle: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowen and Oak Hill Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Bowen is 106th of 1,009 and Oak Hill Middle is 21st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).