Best High Schools in 02452, MA

High schools
1
Students
1,751
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
underperform expectations

The top high schools in 02452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Waltham Sr High

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

Best Middle Schools in 02452, MA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,195
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 02452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. John F Kennedy Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

2. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 02452, MA

Elementary schools
5
Students
2,100
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 02452, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

2. James Fitzgerald Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students

3. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

4. Northeast Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

5. Our Ladys Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Ladys Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02452, MA

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

02452, MA has a total population of 15,107 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 55% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 02452, MA

5,545

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

55%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02452, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.70 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

10.38 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02452, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02452, MA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,663 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

78 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02452, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 02452, MA

How many schools are in 02452, MA?

02452, MA has 10 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,545 students in total.

How do schools in 02452 perform on state tests?

On average, 10 schools in 02452 score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in 02452 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02452?

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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  • Projected: 65%
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  • Actual: 77%
  • Projected: 68%
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  • Projected: 61%
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  • Actual: 71%
  • Projected: 70%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations