John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School serves 631 students in grades 6-8.
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School's student population of 631 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 631 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 61 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1001 out of 1666 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 52% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 56% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 20% |
| Black | 9% | 9% |
| White | 39% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waltham School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to John W. Mcdevitt Middle School is Waltham Senior High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is John F Kennedy Middle School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thomas R Plympton Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Waltham Thomas R Plympton Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 422 students10
0.6 miles
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765 0.6 K-5 422 - Waltham Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program Grades: K-1 | 79 students
0.8 miles
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5402 0.8 K-1 79 - Waltham Henry Whittemore Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 38%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 433 students10
0.9 miles
30 Parmenter Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5785 0.9 K-5 433 - Waltham James Fitzgerald Elementary School Math: 47% | Reading: 59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 438 students10
1.2 miles
140 Beal Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5685 1.2 K-5 438 - Waltham William F. Stanley Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 432 students10
1.2 miles
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620 1.2 PK-5 432
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Entering high school is a big change and a big challenge. Take advice from high school teachers and fellow students to help you survive the transition.
Michelle Rhee's name seems to garner press as often as Education Secretary Arne Duncan, but Rhee has her equal share of critics and supporters. Learn about Rhee's controversial reforms and plans for revolutionizing education in this country.
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
