Needham

The Needham, Massachusetts school district is home to 8 high-performing schools, including 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is known for its commitment to academic excellence, with all schools earning 4 or 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

At the top of the district's schools is Needham High School, which ranks 41st out of 347 Massachusetts high schools and boasts exceptional test scores, with 84.02% of 10th graders proficient or better in ELA and 90.02% in Math. The district's middle school standout is Pollard Middle School, which ranks 21st out of 501 Massachusetts middle schools and has impressive 7th and 8th grade test scores. Among the elementary schools, Broadmeadow Elementary is the top performer, ranking 66th out of 928 Massachusetts elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating.

The Needham schools generally have a predominantly white student population, with significant Asian representation as well. The district invests heavily in education, spending between $18,921 and $22,242 per student, which is higher than the state average. This investment appears to pay off, as the schools consistently outperform state averages on MCAS tests and maintain low student-teacher ratios, ranging from 10.9 to 14.3 students per teacher.