Best High Schools in Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA has 2 high schools with 1,831 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 Waltham Highlands score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Waltham Highlands underperform expectations.

1. 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 Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA has 2 middle schools with 1,195 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 Waltham Highlands score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Waltham Highlands meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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 Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA has 2 elementary schools with 731 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 Waltham Highlands score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Waltham Highlands meet expectations.

1. 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

2. 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

Education & Community Snapshot in Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

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

Community Factors

Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA has a total population of 4,870 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

3,757

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Waltham Highlands, 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

12.91 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

10.72 per 1,000 Residents

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

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,617 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

79 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Waltham Highlands, Waltham, MA

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Bank Square, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
South Side, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Piety Corner, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
The Lanes, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bleachery, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lakeview, Waltham, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Warrendale, Waltham, MA

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
West Newton, Newton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 69%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bemis, Watertown Town, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations