For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 532 students in Watertown, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Watertown, MA is Watertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Watertown, MA (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
68 Waverley Avenue
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 926-7783
Grades: 6-8
| 532 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Watertown, MA include Watertown Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Watertown?
1 public middle schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
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