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Best Schools in 02451, MA
02451, MA has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,947 students. On average they score 57% on state proficiency tests against a projected 56%, so schools in 02451 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02451, MA
The top high schools in 02451, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weston High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 639 Students
2. Lincoln-sudbury Regional High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln-sudbury • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
3. Waltham Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02451, MA
The top middle schools in 02451, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Weston Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
2. John F Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02451, MA
The top elementary schools in 02451, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Country
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 331 Students
2. Field Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Weston • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 266 Students
3. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 544 Students
4. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
5. William F. Stanley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
6. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02451, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02451, MA has a total population of 18,000 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02451, 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 02451, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02451, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02451, 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 02451, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02451, MA
How many schools are in 02451, MA?
02451, MA has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,947 students in total.
How do schools in 02451 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 02451 score 57% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 56%, so on average schools in 02451 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02451?
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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