Best Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
South Side, Waltham, MA has a total of 11 schools including 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 8,041 students attend South Side, Waltham, MA schools. On average, schools in South Side score 44% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 44% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Side meet expectations.
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
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Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
2. Waltham Sr High
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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
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Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
2. John F Kennedy Middle
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Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
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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
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Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
2. James Fitzgerald Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 378 Students
3. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. William F. Stanley Elementary School
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Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
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Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students
6. Henry Whittemore Elementary School
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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
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 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
14.73 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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