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Best Schools in 02494, MA
02494, MA has 7 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 4,320 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 67%, so schools in 02494 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 02494, MA
The top high schools in 02494, 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
Best Middle Schools in 02494, MA
The top middle schools in 02494, 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. Pollard Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 818 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 02494, MA
The top elementary schools in 02494, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. William Mitchell
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 452 Students
2. Sunita L. Williams Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 529 Students
3. John Eliot
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Needham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 02494, MA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
02494, MA has a total population of 8,916 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 02494, 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 02494, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.13 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 02494, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 02494, 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 02494, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 02494, MA
How many schools are in 02494, MA?
02494, MA has 7 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,320 students in total.
How do schools in 02494 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 02494 score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 67%, so on average schools in 02494 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 02494?
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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