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Best Schools in 02030, MA
02030, MA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,452 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 69%, so schools in 02030 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02030, MA
The top high schools in 02030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Dover-sherborn Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 669 Students
2. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02030, MA
The top middle schools in 02030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
2. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
3. Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover-sherborn • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 482 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02030, MA
The top elementary schools in 02030, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newman Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students
2. Chickering
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dover • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
3. Charles River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charles River School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 191 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02030, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02030, MA has a total population of 5,824 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 88% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02030, MA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02030, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
4.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02030, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02030, MA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02030, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02030, MA
How many schools are in 02030, MA?
02030, MA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,452 students in total.
How do schools in 02030 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 02030 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 69%, so on average schools in 02030 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02030?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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