Charles E Brown Middle

125 Meadowbrook Rd
Newton Centre, MA 02459

brown.newton.k12.ma.us/

750 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Charles E. Brown Middle School, located in Newton Centre, Massachusetts, is a prominent public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the highly regarded Newton Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on fostering a supportive, inclusive community. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a rigorous academic program while providing the social-emotional support necessary to navigate the transition from childhood to adolescence.

Beyond the classroom, Brown Middle School emphasizes a holistic approach to education by offering a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school prides itself on a culture of respect and collaboration, encouraging students to engage as active, responsible members of the school community. With its dedicated faculty and strong parental involvement, Brown remains a staple of the Newton educational landscape, consistently striving to prepare its students for the academic and personal demands of high school and beyond.

750

Total Students

71.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charles E Brown Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	437
Hispanic	54
Black	31
Asian	174
Two or More	46
American Indian	1

White
437 (58.8 %)
Asian
174 (23.4 %)
Hispanic
54 (7.3 %)
Two or More
46 (6.2 %)
Black
31 (4.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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)559-6900
Website:	http://brown.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 6 245

Grade 7 240

Grade 8 265