Best High Schools in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

High schools
1
Students
1,751
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
52%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

1. Waltham Sr High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

Middle schools
1
Students
600
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

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

1. John F Kennedy Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

Elementary schools
2
Students
984
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
44%
Impact
underperform expectations

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

1. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

2. Northeast Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

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

Community Factors

Lakeview, Waltham, MA has a total population of 4,575 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 70% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

3,335

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

70%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lakeview, 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+

9.20 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.79 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

7.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lakeview, Waltham, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,742 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Lakeview, Waltham, MA

How many schools are in Lakeview, Waltham, MA?

Lakeview, Waltham, MA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 3,335 students in total.

How do schools in Lakeview perform on state tests?

On average, 4 schools in Lakeview score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 46%, so on average schools in Lakeview underperform expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lakeview?

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 Lakeview, Waltham, MA

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North Waltham, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
The Lanes, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Piety Corner, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bank Square, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bleachery, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Warrendale, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
South Side, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Waverley Square, Belmont, MA

  • Actual: 78%
  • Projected: 70%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 53%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations