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Best Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
South Side, Waltham, MA has 11 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,170 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in South Side meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
The top high schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton North High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2099 Students
2. Waltham Sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
The top middle schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. F A Day Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 920 Students
2. John F Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 595 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
The top elementary schools in South Side, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 363 Students
2. Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 214 Students
3. William F. Stanley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
4. Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
5. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 507 Students
6. Henry Whittemore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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.
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 South Side, Waltham, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Side, Waltham, MA
How many schools are in South Side, Waltham, MA?
South Side, Waltham, MA has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,170 students in total.
How do schools in South Side perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in South Side score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in South Side meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Side?
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: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations