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#828 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 46% in state
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Elementary School · Waltham · Waltham, MA
An elementary school in Waltham, MA where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
510 Moody Street, Waltham, MA 02453
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 25% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program 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 95Walker's Paradise
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Whittemore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| FranklinEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| William F. Stanley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| C C BurrEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 355 | 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
- #4 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
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is listed in Waltham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is a public elementary school in Waltham, MA, part of Waltham, serving approximately 218 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
What grades does Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program serve?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
The student-teacher ratio at Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program rank in MA?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program ranks #828 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program's MySchoolScout rating?
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program a charter school?
No, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program a Title I school?
No, Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 218
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (781) 314-5402
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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