For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,170 students in Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA are John F Kennedy Middle School and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Waltham, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Grades: 6-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Church Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Grades: 5-6
| 281 students
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Grades: PK
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA include John F Kennedy Middle School and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waltham, MA?
2 public middle schools are located in Waltham, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham, MA?
Waltham, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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