Thompsonville, Massachusetts facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thompsonville, Massachusetts
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Bowen School
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 Thompsonville, Massachusetts
Location in Greater Boston area
Thompsonville, Massachusetts
Location in Massachusetts
Thompsonville, Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Middlesex |
| City | Newton |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Thompsonville is a small area, or village, located within the larger city of Newton in Massachusetts, United States. It is one of thirteen villages that make up the city of Newton. Thompsonville is found in Middlesex County.
This village is nestled between other well-known areas like Newton Centre, Newton Highlands, and Chestnut Hill. Unlike some of Newton's other villages, Thompsonville is not as widely known. It also doesn't have a specific "village center" with lots of shops or public spaces like many other villages do.
Life in Thompsonville
Thompsonville is a quiet residential area. It is mainly a place where people live in homes and apartments. The community is part of the bigger city of Newton.
Schools and Education
Students who live in Thompsonville attend schools within the Newton Public Schools district. This means that kids living here typically go to specific schools for different age groups.
- Elementary School: Young students usually attend Bowen Elementary School.
- Middle School: After elementary school, students move on to Oak Hill Middle School.
- High School: Older students attend Newton South High School for their high school education.
Location and Boundaries
Thompsonville has traditionally been centered around the intersection of Jackson Street and Langley Road. This area helps define where the village begins and ends. It also shares a border with the nearby area of Chestnut Hill.
