Best High Schools in Bank Square, Waltham, MA

High schools
1
Students
1,751
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
47%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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 Bank Square, Waltham, MA

Middle schools
2
Students
1,195
Avg actual
40%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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 Bank Square, Waltham, MA

Elementary schools
2
Students
736
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
30%
Impact
exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. 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

2. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Bank Square, Waltham, MA

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Bank Square, Waltham, MA has a total population of 5,320 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Bank Square, Waltham, MA

3,682

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bank Square, Waltham, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

15.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.34 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

13.36 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bank Square, Waltham, MA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bank Square, Waltham, MA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,746 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Bank Square, Waltham, MA Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Bank Square, Waltham, MA

How many schools are in Bank Square, Waltham, MA?

Bank Square, Waltham, MA has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,682 students in total.

How do schools in Bank Square perform on state tests?

On average, 5 schools in Bank Square score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Bank Square exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bank Square?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Bank Square, Waltham, MA

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  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 40%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Side, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bleachery, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Piety Corner, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
The Lanes, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West Newton, Newton, MA

  • Actual: 69%
  • Projected: 68%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Warrendale, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Lasell Village, Auburndale, MA

  • Actual: 73%
  • Projected: 71%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lakeview, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North Waltham, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 48%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations