Watertown School District
School District · Watertown, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,148
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Avg Rating
8.4
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,148
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Evaluating Watertown?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Watertown 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.
Hosmer
Watertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James Russell Lowell
Watertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cunniff
Watertown · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#16 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$28,148
+$6,777 vs Massachusetts median
District size
2,717 students
Typical than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Watertown ranks #16 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Watertown's schools with real test data average 8.4/10 across 5 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hosmer (9.0/10), James Russell Lowell (8.9/10), and Cunniff (8.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Watertown
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (5 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hosmer | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | James Russell Lowell | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Cunniff | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Watertown Middle | 8.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Watertown High | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Watertown
Watertown is a Watertown, Massachusetts school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,717 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.2:1. The district invests $28,148 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.4/10, Watertown is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hosmer, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Watertown students show an average math proficiency of 51.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Watertown, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Watertown with test data.
Schools in Watertown
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Watertown
- Total Enrollment
- 2,717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 266
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Watertown?
Watertown has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Watertown?
The average composite rating for Watertown is 8.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Watertown?
Watertown spends $28,148 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Watertown?
The average student-teacher ratio in Watertown is 10.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Watertown?
Hosmer is the highest-rated school in Watertown with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Watertown?
Across schools in Watertown with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Watertown compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Watertown has an average school rating of 8.4/10 across 5 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
- 8.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
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Compare Watertown 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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