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Best Schools in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,554 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 61%, so schools in Cushing Square exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
The top high schools in Cushing Square, 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. Watertown High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
The top middle schools in Cushing Square, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winthrop L Chenery Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 1371 Students
2. Rindge Avenue Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cambridge • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
3. Watertown Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
The top elementary schools in Cushing Square, 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. Daniel Butler
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 334 Students
3. Roger E Wellington
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belmont • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 539 Students
4. James Russell Lowell
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 355 Students
5. Hosmer
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Projected Test Scores
Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA has a total population of 6,396 with 26% 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 Cushing Square, Belmont, 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 Cushing Square, Belmont, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.28 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cushing Square, Belmont, 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 Cushing Square, Belmont, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA
How many schools are in Cushing Square, Belmont, MA?
Cushing Square, Belmont, MA has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,554 students in total.
How do schools in Cushing Square perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Cushing Square score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 61%, so on average schools in Cushing Square exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cushing 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.
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- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations