Waltham School District

617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Waltham School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,709 students in Waltham School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Waltham School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
5,709 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
553 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Waltham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#254 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Waltham  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Waltham  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Waltham  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Waltham  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
81%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Waltham  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
293 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,709 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
25%
# Black Students
459 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
8%
10%
# White Students
2,054 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
36%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
122
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
408
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
444
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
441
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
420
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
413
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
413
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
419
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
421
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
392
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
419
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
499
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
457
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
430
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
11
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,242 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,920 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$150 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Waltham  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$194 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Waltham  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,242
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Waltham  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$33,920
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Waltham  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Waltham School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
494 Lincoln Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5721
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #22.
Waltham Sr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
617 Lexington Street
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,816 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Grades: 6-8
| 628 students
Rank: #44.
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 Beal Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5685
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
William F. Stanley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 South Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5620
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Church Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #77.
Thomas R Plympton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Farnsworth Street
Waltham, MA 02451
(781) 314-5765
Grades: K-5
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Putney Lane
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5740
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #99.
Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Moody Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5402
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
Rank: #1010.
Henry Whittemore Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
30 Parmenter Road
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5785
Grades: K-5
| 386 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Waltham School District?
Waltham School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,709 students.
What is the rank of Waltham School District?
Waltham School District is ranked #248 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham School District?
48% of Waltham School District students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Waltham School District?
Waltham School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Waltham School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,920 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,709 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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