Very Good
#612 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 34% in state
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Elementary School · Waltham · Waltham, MA
A Waltham elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30 Parmenter Road, Waltham, MA 02453
- Math 36% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Henry Whittemore Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2022, reaching 33% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Henry Whittemore Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 80Very Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Waltham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,029
Median home value
$666,300
Median rent
$2,063/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
41.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02453; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Public Schools Dual Language ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 218 | Compare → |
| FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| C C BurrEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 355 | Compare → |
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 360 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Waltham
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 10
- District spending per student
- $27,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Henry Whittemore Elementary School is listed in Waltham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Henry Whittemore Elementary School
Henry Whittemore Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waltham, MA, part of Waltham, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Henry Whittemore Elementary School
What grades does Henry Whittemore Elementary School serve?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Henry Whittemore Elementary School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Henry Whittemore Elementary School rank in MA?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School ranks #612 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Henry Whittemore Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Henry Whittemore Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Henry Whittemore Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Henry Whittemore Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Henry Whittemore Elementary School a charter school?
No, Henry Whittemore Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Henry Whittemore Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Henry Whittemore Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (781) 314-5785
- Area population (ZIP 02453)
- 30,314
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02453; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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