Best High Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA

South Side, Waltham, MA has 2 high schools with 3,850 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Side score 65% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 67% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Side meet expectations.

1. Newton North High

A+

SchoolGrade

84%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students

2. Waltham Sr High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

Best Middle Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA

South Side, Waltham, MA has 3 middle schools with 2,115 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Side score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Side meet expectations.

1. F A Day Middle

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students

2. John F Kennedy Middle

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

3. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students

Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA

South Side, Waltham, MA has 6 elementary schools with 2,076 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Side score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Side meet expectations.

1. Franklin

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students

2. James Fitzgerald Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students

3. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

4. William F. Stanley Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

5. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students

6. Henry Whittemore Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in South Side, Waltham, MA

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

Community Factors

South Side, Waltham, MA has a total population of 11,966 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in South Side, Waltham, MA

8,041

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

56%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Side, 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-

14.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

12.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Side, Waltham, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,719 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 53%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Warrendale, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Piety Corner, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Lasell Village, Auburndale, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 71%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
The Lanes, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations