At a glance
Reported students
860
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
79.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
90th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
F A Day Middle: 860 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
10.8:1 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
- 934
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85.81
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about F A Day Middle
F A Day Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Newtonville. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Newton. NCES reports 860 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 90th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.8:1, close to 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 (57.3%) and Asian (15.9%). English learners represent 1.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking F A Day Middle
- 1How do the reported 10.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 79.5 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.8
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.25
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White57.3%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black5%
- Asian15.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial11.6%
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.
Charles E Brown Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
713 reported students
Oak Hill Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
649 reported students
Bigelow Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
434 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 F A Day 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 | 1.5 mi |
| Bigelow Middle Middle · Newton | 06–08 | 434 | 1.7 mi |
| John W. McDevitt Middle School Middle · Waltham | 06–08 | 618 | 1.7 mi |
| John F Kennedy Middle Middle · Waltham | 06–08 | 635 | 2.9 mi |
| Winthrop L Chenery Upper Elementary Middle · Belmont | 04–06 | 1,023 | 2.9 mi |
| Oak Hill Middle Middle · Newton | 06–08 | 649 | 3.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about F A Day Middle
What grades does F A Day Middle serve?
F A Day 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 F A Day Middle?
F A Day Middle reported 860 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 90th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 934 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at F A Day Middle?
The calculated ratio is 10.8:1, based on 860 students and 79.5 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 F A Day Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
F A Day 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 F A Day Middle in?
F A Day 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 F A Day Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Watertown Middle (1.5 mi), Bigelow Middle (1.7 mi), John W. McDevitt Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.