Best Waltham Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,195 students in Waltham, MA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA are John F Kennedy Middle School and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waltham, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Waltham have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Waltham, MA (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John F Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5563
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #22.
John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Church Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5595
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, Massachusetts Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
14 Ash Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5665
Grades: 5-6
| 281 students
260 Grove Street
Waltham, MA 02453
(781) 314-5645
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
258 Trapelo Rd
Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 314-5654
Grades: PK
| 81 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Waltham, MA include John F Kennedy Middle School and John W. Mcdevitt Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waltham?
2 public middle schools are located in Waltham.
What is the racial composition of students in Waltham?
Waltham public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

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