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Best Schools in 02420, MA
02420, MA has 11 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,828 students. On average they score 78% on state proficiency tests against a projected 71%, so schools in 02420 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02420, MA
The top high schools in 02420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High
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Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02420, MA
The top middle schools in 02420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonas Clarke Middle
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Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Wm Diamond Middle
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Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 942 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02420, MA
The top elementary schools in 02420, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bowman
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 451 Students
2. Joseph Estabrook
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 542 Students
3. Maria Hastings
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 598 Students
4. Harrington
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
5. Fiske
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 341 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02420, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02420, MA has a total population of 15,585 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 85% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02420, 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 02420, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.03 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02420, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02420, MA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 02420, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02420, MA
How many schools are in 02420, MA?
02420, MA has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,828 students in total.
How do schools in 02420 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 02420 score 78% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 71%, so on average schools in 02420 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02420?
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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