F A Day Middle

day.newton.k12.ma.us/

860 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

F.A. Day Middle School, located in Newtonville, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Newton Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning. The curriculum is designed to challenge students while providing the necessary support systems to ensure every individual can navigate the transition from elementary to high school successfully.

Beyond the classroom, F.A. Day is recognized for its vibrant school community, which encourages student participation in a wide array of extracurricular activities, athletics, and performing arts programs. The school places a high value on inclusivity and community engagement, striving to prepare students to be responsible and empathetic citizens. By maintaining close partnerships between educators, families, and the wider Newton community, the school aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to explore their interests and reach their full potential.

860

Total Students

79.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for F A Day Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	493
Hispanic	80
Black	43
Asian	137
Two or More	100
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
493 (57.6%)
Asian
137 (16.0%)
Two or More
100 (11.7%)
Hispanic
80 (9.3%)
Black
43 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
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)559-9100
Website:	http://day.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	860
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
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 6 288

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 302