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Best Schools in 02132, MA
02132, MA has 23 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,683 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in 02132 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02132, MA
The top high schools in 02132, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Dedham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 715 Students
3. Boston Community Leadership Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 598 Students
4. Margarita Muniz Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 314 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02132, MA
The top middle schools in 02132, 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. Dedham Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
4. Ohrenberger School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 451 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02132, MA
The top elementary schools in 02132, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Broadmeadow
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 510 Students
2. Manning Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 160 Students
3. Mozart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
4. Riverdale
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dedham • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 174 Students
5. Lyndon K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 586 Students
6. Bates Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 277 Students
7. Kilmer K-8 School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 396 Students
8. Sumner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 538 Students
9. Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 299 Students
10. Channing Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02132, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02132, MA has a total population of 26,990 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 63% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02132, 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 02132, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02132, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02132, 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 02132, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02132, MA
How many schools are in 02132, MA?
02132, MA has 23 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,683 students in total.
How do schools in 02132 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 02132 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in 02132 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02132?
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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