Best High Schools in 02453, MA

High schools
2
Students
3,850
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
66%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top high schools in 02453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

84%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

2. 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 02453, MA

Middle schools
3
Students
2,115
Avg actual
50%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 02453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. F A Day Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students

2. 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

3. 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 02453, MA

Elementary schools
6
Students
2,076
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 02453, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Franklin

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 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. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students

4. William F. Stanley Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

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

5. 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

6. Henry Whittemore Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact 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.

Questions About Schools in 02453, MA

How many schools are in 02453, MA?

02453, MA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,041 students in total.

How do schools in 02453 perform on state tests?

On average, 11 schools in 02453 score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in 02453 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02453?

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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