Best High Schools in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

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

The top high schools in North Waltham, 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

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Best Middle Schools in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

Middle schools
1
Students
600
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in North Waltham, 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

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Best Elementary Schools in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

Elementary schools
3
Students
1,369
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
46%
Impact
don't meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students

2. Northeast Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

3. Our Ladys Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Our Ladys Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 385 Students

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Education & Community Snapshot in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

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

Community Factors

North Waltham, Waltham, MA has a total population of 6,957 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

4,041

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood North Waltham, 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+

9.80 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.53 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.26 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,720 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

73 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in North Waltham, Waltham, MA

How many schools are in North Waltham, Waltham, MA?

North Waltham, Waltham, MA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 4,041 students in total.

How do schools in North Waltham perform on state tests?

On average, 6 schools in North Waltham score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 48%, so on average schools in North Waltham don't meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in North Waltham?

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 North Waltham, Waltham, MA

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Lakeview, Waltham, MA

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

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Piety Corner, Waltham, MA

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

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

  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bleachery, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bank Square, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 37%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Waverley Square, Belmont, MA

  • Actual: 70%
  • Projected: 66%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
South Side, Waltham, MA

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual: 58%
  • Projected: 56%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations