Best High Schools in Westwood, MA

Westwood, MA has 6 high schools with 5,414 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 Westwood score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 70% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Westwood greatly exceed expectations.

1. Needham High

A+

SchoolGrade

90%

Actual Test Scores

83%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1645 Students

2. Westwood High

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

79%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 902 Students

3. Canton High

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 904 Students

4. Walpole High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 987 Students

Best Middle Schools in Westwood, MA

Westwood, MA has 4 middle schools with 2,277 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 Westwood score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Westwood meet expectations.

1. High Rock School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades 6 • 446 Students

2. E W Thurston Middle

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 661 Students

3. Eleanor N Johnson Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students

4. Wm H Galvin Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 753 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Westwood, MA

Westwood, MA has 10 elementary schools with 3,550 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 Westwood score 68% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Westwood exceed expectations.

1. William E Sheehan

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students

2. Chickering

A+

SchoolGrade

74%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Dover • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students

3. Martha Jones

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 264 Students

4. Paul Hanlon

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 230 Students

5. Deerfield School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

72%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 196 Students

6. Downey

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Westwood • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 308 Students

7. Fisher

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Walpole • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 476 Students

8. Lt Peter M Hansen

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Canton • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 546 Students

9. Newman Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Needham • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 699 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Westwood, MA

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

Community Factors

Westwood, MA has a total population of 16,380 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Westwood, MA

11,241

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Westwood, MA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A+

7.68 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.30 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Westwood, MA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,526 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

92 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Canton, MA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations