Oak Hill Middle

oakhill.newton.k12.ma.us/

649 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Oak Hill Middle School, located in Newton, Massachusetts, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a rigorous curriculum. The school fosters a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages students to pursue intellectual growth, develop critical thinking skills, and engage actively in their own learning process.

Beyond its strong academic program, Oak Hill is known for emphasizing the social and emotional development of its students. The school offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various clubs, which allow students to explore their interests and build a strong sense of community. By prioritizing both scholarly achievement and character development, Oak Hill Middle School prepares its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond within a collaborative, suburban school culture.

649

Total Students

67.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oak Hill Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	79
Black	43
Asian	173
Two or More	47
American Indian	1

White
305 (47.1%)
Asian
173 (26.7%)
Hispanic
79 (12.2%)
Two or More
47 (7.3%)
Black
43 (6.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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)559-9200
Website:	http://oakhill.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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 6 199

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 222