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Best Schools in 02474, MA
02474, MA has 25 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 13 elementary) serving 17,852 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in 02474 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02474, MA
The top high schools in 02474, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lexington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2303 Students
2. Belmont High
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
3. Arlington High
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
4. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
5. Medford High
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Projected Test Scores
Medford • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1260 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02474, MA
The top middle schools in 02474, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonas Clarke Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lexington • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
2. Ottoson Middle
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Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students
3. Gibbs School
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Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students
4. Winthrop L Chenery Middle
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Belmont • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1371 Students
5. Rindge Avenue Upper School
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Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
6. Madeleine Dugger Andrews
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Medford • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 456 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02474, MA
The top elementary schools in 02474, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. John A Bishop
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Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 401 Students
2. Peirce
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Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students
3. Winn Brook
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Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 434 Students
4. Harrington
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Lexington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 396 Students
5. Hardy
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Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 397 Students
6. Thompson
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Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 502 Students
7. M Norcross Stratton
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Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 435 Students
8. Peabody
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Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 318 Students
9. Brooks School
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Medford • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 547 Students
10. West Somerville Neighborhood
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Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02474, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02474, MA has a total population of 28,595 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02474, 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 02474, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.00 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02474, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02474, 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 02474, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02474, MA
How many schools are in 02474, MA?
02474, MA has 25 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 17,852 students in total.
How do schools in 02474 perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in 02474 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in 02474 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02474?
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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- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations