Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's student population of 469 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#642 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
37%
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54%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
10%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
23%
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Black
8%
10%
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White
61%
56%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Douglas Macarthur Elementary School's ranking?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is ranked #642 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Douglas Macarthur Elementary School often compared to?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Elementary School, James Fitzgerald Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School?
469 students attend Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Macarthur Elementary School?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offer ?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Macarthur Elementary School part of?
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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