Serving 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James Fitzgerald 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: James Fitzgerald Elementary School is located in the southeast part of Waltham, MA, serving an attendance area of approximately 1.5 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The furthest edge of the zone is about 1.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
James Fitzgerald Elementary School's student population of 350 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
350 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Our Panther PRIDE we always show, every day we learn and grow.
School Rankings
James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James Fitzgerald Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#692 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.9%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James Fitzgerald Elementary School's ranking?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is ranked #692 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are James Fitzgerald Elementary School often compared to?
James Fitzgerald Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northeast Elementary School, Douglas Macarthur Elementary School, Henry Whittemore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
350 students attend James Fitzgerald Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of James Fitzgerald Elementary School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James Fitzgerald Elementary School?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James Fitzgerald Elementary School offer ?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James Fitzgerald Elementary School part of?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is part of Waltham School District.
In what neighborhood is James Fitzgerald Elementary School located?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is located in the Warrendale neighborhood of Waltham, MA.
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