Bigelow Middle

bigelow.newton.k12.ma.us/

435 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bigelow Middle School, located at 42 Vernon Street in Newton, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly regarded Newton Public Schools district, Bigelow is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous curriculum standards with a focus on the social and emotional development of early adolescents. The school is known for its inclusive environment, fostering a community where students are encouraged to think critically, collaborate with peers, and engage deeply with their studies.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bigelow Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and extracurricular involvement. The school provides a variety of clubs, arts programs, and athletic opportunities designed to help students explore their interests and build character outside the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on maintaining a supportive school culture, Bigelow strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by promoting both personal responsibility and academic excellence.

435

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bigelow Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	51
Black	28
Asian	74
Two or More	34

White
245 (56.7 %)
Asian
74 (17.1 %)
Hispanic
51 (11.8 %)
Two or More
34 (7.9 %)
Black
28 (6.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-6800
Website:	http://bigelow.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	435
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 142

Grade 8 167