Best Schools in Waterville, MA
Waterville, MA has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,136 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Waterville don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Waterville, MA
The top high schools in Waterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murdock High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
2. Athol High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Waterville, MA
The top middle schools in Waterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murdock Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Athol-royalston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Waterville, MA
The top elementary schools in Waterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Royalston Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athol-royalston • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
2. Toy Town Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 294 Students
3. Memorial
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchendon • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Waterville, MA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Waterville, MA has a total population of 193 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Waterville, 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 Waterville, MA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Waterville, MA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Waterville, 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 Waterville, MA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Waterville, MA
How many schools are in Waterville, MA?
Waterville, MA has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,136 students in total.
How do schools in Waterville perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Waterville score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Waterville don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Waterville?
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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