Best High Schools in 02453, MA

02453, MA has 2 high schools with 3,850 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in 02453 score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in 02453 meet expectations.

1. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

2. Waltham Sr High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

Best Middle Schools in 02453, MA

02453, MA has 3 middle schools with 2,115 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in 02453 score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in 02453 meet expectations.

1. F A Day Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students

2. John F Kennedy Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

3. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 02453, MA

02453, MA has 6 elementary schools with 2,076 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in 02453 score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in 02453 meet expectations.

1. Franklin

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students

2. James Fitzgerald Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students

3. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

4. William F. Stanley Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

5. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students

6. Henry Whittemore Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 02453, MA

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

Community Factors

02453, MA has a total population of 32,174 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 02453, MA

8,041

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

59%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 02453, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B-

13.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.18 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

11.44 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02453, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02453, MA.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,681 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 02453, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 57%
  • Projected Test Scores: 58%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
02468, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 73%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
02493, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations