Newman Elementary vs Pollard Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newman Elementary
Needham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
696 students
Pollard Middle
Needham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
867 students
| Measure | Newman Elementary Needham, Massachusetts | Pollard Middle Needham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,009 | #3 of 300 |
| National rank | #10403 of 50,301 | #62 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 696 | 867 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 867 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 85% |
| city | Needham | Needham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pollard Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 71.3).
- •Pollard Middle does better on math proficiency (85% vs 55%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Pollard Middle does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.4).
- •Pollard Middle is the larger school with 867 students compared with 696.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Newman Elementary better than Pollard Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pollard Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 71.3 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 Newman Elementary and Pollard Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Needham and Needham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newman Elementary: 696. Pollard Middle: 867. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newman Elementary and Pollard Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Newman Elementary is 343rd of 1,009 and Pollard Middle is 3rd of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).