John W. McDevitt Middle School vs Ottoson Middle
Ottoson Middle has a higher overall rating of 9.3/10 compared to 6.0/10. Ottoson Middle is significantly larger with 941 students, about 1.6× the size of John W. McDevitt Middle School (604). In math proficiency, Ottoson Middle leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Waltham, MA
6.0/10
Middle School6th – 8th
604 students
Ottoson Middle
Arlington, MA
9.3/10
Middle School7th – 8th
941 students
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| Metric | John W. McDevitt Middle School | Ottoson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.0 / 10 | 9.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 9.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.5 | 9.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 9.1 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #1,023 of 1,793 | #41 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 98th |
Test Scores
| Subject | John W. McDevitt Middle School | Ottoson Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 46.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 60.0% | 75.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Waltham (02453) | Arlington (02476) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,029 | $145,150 |
| Median Home Value | $666,300 | $882,100 |
| Median Rent | $2,063 | $1,823 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 58.5% | 75.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 32 min |