At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
Bigelow Middle: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 464
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.53
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.6:1
What the reported data says about Bigelow Middle
Bigelow Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newton. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Newton. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (50.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 5.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Bigelow Middle
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black4.8%
- Asian16.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Oak Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
649 reported students
Charles E Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
713 reported students
F A Day Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
860 reported students
Cabot
Elementary · Grades KG–05
414 reported students
Zervas
Elementary · Grades KG–05
399 reported students
A E Angier
Elementary · Grades KG–05
383 reported students
Public schools near Bigelow Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown Middle Middle · Watertown | 06–08 | 583 | 1.4 mi |
| F A Day Middle Middle · Newton | 06–08 | 860 | 1.7 mi |
| Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary Middle · Belmont | 04–06 | 1,023 | 2.3 mi |
| Belmont Middle School Middle · Belmont | 07–08 | 742 | 3 mi |
| Oak Hill Middle Middle · Newton | 06–08 | 649 | 3.1 mi |
| Charles E Brown Middle Middle · Newton | 06–08 | 713 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bigelow Middle
What grades does Bigelow Middle serve?
Bigelow Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Newton.
How many students attend Bigelow Middle?
Bigelow Middle reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 464 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bigelow Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 434 students and 43.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bigelow Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bigelow Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Bigelow Middle in?
Bigelow Middle is part of Newton, based in Newtonville, MA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bigelow Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watertown Middle (1.4 mi), F A Day Middle (1.7 mi), Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.