Best High Schools in Watertown Town, MA

Watertown Town, MA has 5 high schools with 3,657 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 Watertown Town score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Watertown Town don't 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. Watertown High

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Watertown • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 733 Students

3. Lyon High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 116 Students

4. Brighton High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 532 Students

Best Middle Schools in Watertown Town, MA

Watertown Town, MA has 6 middle schools with 3,770 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 Watertown Town score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Watertown Town meet expectations.

1. Winthrop L Chenery Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1371 Students

2. 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

3. Bigelow Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 435 Students

4. Watertown Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watertown • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 532 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Watertown Town, MA

Watertown Town, MA has 12 elementary schools with 3,716 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 Watertown Town score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Watertown Town meet expectations.

1. Daniel Butler

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Belmont • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students

2. Horace Mann

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 357 Students

3. Underwood

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students

4. Haggerty

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cambridge • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

5. James Russell Lowell

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Watertown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 355 Students

6. Lincoln-eliot

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Newton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 338 Students

7. Hosmer

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watertown • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 716 Students

8. 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

9. Cunniff

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Watertown • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 326 Students

10. Gardner Pilot Academy

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Boston • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 386 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Watertown Town, MA

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

Community Factors

Watertown Town, MA has a total population of 35,329 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 67% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Watertown Town, MA

11,143

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

95%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

67%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Watertown Town, MA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

18.25 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.68 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

14.58 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Watertown Town, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,686 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

75 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Watertown Town, MA Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 65%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 68%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 57%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations