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Best Schools in 02478, MA
02478, MA has 21 public schools (3 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 12,875 students. On average they score 64% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in 02478 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02478, MA
The top high schools in 02478, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Belmont High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1364 Students
2. Arlington High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1527 Students
3. Cambridge Rindge And Latin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1867 Students
Best Middle Schools in 02478, MA
The top middle schools in 02478, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ottoson Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 922 Students
2. Gibbs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades 6 • 511 Students
3. Winthrop L Chenery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1371 Students
4. Rindge Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
5. Watertown Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
6. John F Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02478, MA
The top elementary schools in 02478, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mary Lee Burbank
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 336 Students
2. Winn Brook
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 434 Students
3. Daniel Butler
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 334 Students
4. Cyrus E Dallin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arlington • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
5. Roger E Wellington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 539 Students
6. Haggerty
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
7. West Somerville Neighborhood
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Somerville • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 371 Students
8. Gardner Pilot Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students
9. Belmont Day School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Belmont Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 326 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02478, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02478, MA has a total population of 27,323 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 80% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02478, 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 02478, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02478, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02478, 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 02478, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02478, MA
How many schools are in 02478, MA?
02478, MA has 21 public schools: 3 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 12,875 students in total.
How do schools in 02478 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 02478 score 64% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in 02478 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02478?
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: 54%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 65%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations