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Roger E Wellington

Elementary School · Belmont

121 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Enrollment

522

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Pre-K – 4th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,167 of 1,793

In Belmont

#6 of 6

public schools

In district

#6 of 6

Belmont

Equity

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Roger E Wellington

5.5/10

Elementary School in Belmont · grades Pre-K – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Belmont High

7.7/10

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7.2/10

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About Roger E Wellington

Roger E Wellington is a public elementary school in Belmont, MA, part of Belmont. Roger E Wellington serves approximately 522 students, and covers grades Pre-K-4th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Roger E Wellington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,167 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Roger E Wellington show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.8 pts below district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 7.3
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+15.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.4 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,090
Chronic Absenteeism11.9%

Roger E Wellington — Students at Roger E Wellington score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 74.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
43.8% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 76.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.9% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 54 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
86%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
78.3%
ELA
83.3%
2019
Math
80.3%
ELA
81%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
69.3%
ELA
81.3%
2022
Math
66.7%
ELA
63.7%
2023
Math
66.5%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2025
Math
58%
ELA
62%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.3/10.

How Roger E Wellington Compares

See how Roger E Wellington performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in MA
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
4.3/10
Below Average
Environment
4.4/10
Below Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
15:1 student-teacher ratio
36 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.9%

Location

121 Orchard Street, Belmont, MA 02478

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Roger E Wellington may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Haggerty (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Cambridge), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hosmer (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. Additionally, James Russell Lowell (rated 8.9/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Watertown), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Belmont, see our Belmont schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Belmont High Belmont 0.3 mi 7.7
Winthrop L Chenery Middle Belmont 0.4 mi 7.2
Mary Lee Burbank Belmont 0.5 mi 8.0
Winn Brook Belmont 0.6 mi 8.1
BELMONT DAY SCHOOL Belmont 0.8 mi 7.5
Daniel Butler Belmont 0.9 mi 7.8
BELMONT HILL SCHOOL Belmont 1.1 mi 7.2
FAYERWEATHER STREET SCHOOL Cambridge 0.9 mi 7.5
WALDORF HIGH SCHOOL OF MASSACHUSETTS BAY Belmont 1.1 mi 5.5
James Russell Lowell Watertown 1.2 mi 8.9
Brackett Arlington 1.4 mi 8.2
ARLINGTON SCHOOL Belmont 1.1 mi 5.7
Hosmer Watertown 1.6 mi 9.0
Haggerty Cambridge 1.4 mi 9.4
Menotomy Preschool Arlington 1.5 mi 6.3
Watertown Middle Watertown 1.7 mi 8.4
ST STEPHEN'S ARMENIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Watertown 1.8 mi 5.3
Arlington High Arlington 1.9 mi 8.9
Hardy Arlington 1.6 mi 8.9
Ottoson Middle Arlington 2.0 mi 9.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02478 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$177,790

Median Home Value

$1,108,800

Median Rent

$2,382/mo

Population

26,966

College Educated

80.1%

Homeownership

64.4%

Avg Commute

29.5 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Median Age

42.4

Similar Schools

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School Rating
Athol Community Elementary School Athol, MA 5.5
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Edgartown Elementary Edgartown, MA 5.5
Gordon W. Mitchell School East Bridgewater, MA 5.5
Kingston Intermediate Kingston, MA 5.5
Letourneau Elementary School Fall River, MA 5.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Roger E Wellington

What grades does Roger E Wellington serve?

Roger E Wellington serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Roger E Wellington?

Roger E Wellington has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Roger E Wellington?

The student-teacher ratio at Roger E Wellington is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Roger E Wellington rank in MA?

Roger E Wellington ranks #1,167 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Roger E Wellington's MySchoolScout rating?

Roger E Wellington has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Roger E Wellington?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Roger E Wellington has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Roger E Wellington a charter school?

No, Roger E Wellington is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Roger E Wellington a Title I school?

No, Roger E Wellington is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
65 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
41 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
522
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.9%

District

Belmont
District Enrollment
4,424
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,090
District Rank
#6 of 6

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