Waltham School District
School District · Waltham, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
10
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$27,267
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
Evaluating Waltham?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Waltham as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Waltham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Waltham · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#119 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,267
+$5,896 vs Massachusetts median
District size
5,709 students
Much larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Waltham ranks #119 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Waltham's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are John F Kennedy Middle (8.7/10), Douglas Macarthur Elementary School (7.9/10), and Henry Whittemore Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Waltham
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | John F Kennedy Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Douglas Macarthur Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Henry Whittemore Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | John W. Mcdevitt Middle School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Northeast Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | William F. Stanley Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | James Fitzgerald Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Waltham SR High | 5.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas R Plympton Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Waltham
Waltham is a Waltham, Massachusetts school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,709 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.3:1. The district invests $27,267 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Waltham demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is John F Kennedy Middle, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Waltham students show an average math proficiency of 42.4% and ELA proficiency of 46.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Waltham, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Waltham with test data.
Schools in Waltham
10 schools Elementary Schools 7
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Waltham
- Total Enrollment
- 5,709
- Teachers (FTE)
- 552
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waltham?
Waltham has 10 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Waltham?
The average composite rating for Waltham is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Waltham?
Waltham spends $27,267 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Waltham?
The average student-teacher ratio in Waltham is 10.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Waltham?
John F Kennedy Middle is the highest-rated school in Waltham with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Waltham?
Across schools in Waltham with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Waltham compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Waltham has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.7%
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Compare Waltham with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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