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Best Schools in 02457, MA
02457, MA has 8 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,250 students. On average they score 77% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in 02457 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02457, MA
The top high schools in 02457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Needham High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students
2. Wellesley Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1412 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02457, MA
The top middle schools in 02457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. High Rock School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students
2. Wellesley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02457, MA
The top elementary schools in 02457, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joseph E Fiske
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 280 Students
2. Hunnewell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wellesley • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 198 Students
3. Sunita L. Williams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02457, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02457, MA has a total population of 2,106 with 83% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 71% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02457, 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 02457, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02457, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02457, 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 02457, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02457, MA
How many schools are in 02457, MA?
02457, MA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,250 students in total.
How do schools in 02457 perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in 02457 score 77% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in 02457 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02457?
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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