For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 604 students in 02453, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in 02453, MA is John W. Mcdevitt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 02453 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 02453, MA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 02453, MA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
75 Church Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
02453, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 02453, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 02453, MA include John W. Mcdevitt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 02453?
1 public middle schools are located in 02453.
What is the racial composition of students in 02453?
02453 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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