RATINGS

District Summary Ratings

Many of the schools in this district are rated average in school quality.

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Top Rated Schools in This District

These are some of the top-rated public schools in Waltham School District based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
ACADEMICS

District Student Progress

A larger number of schools in this district have students who are making more academic progress than their peers at other schools in the state.

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ACADEMICS

Academic Summary

Is this district offering opportunity for all its students, or leaving some kids behind? Successful districts are working to close the achievement gap.
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ACADEMICS

Advanced Courses

Rigorous courses can help students prepare for and get into college, including coursework in STEM subjects. Find out more.
Parent Tip
Many successful high school students end up in remedial math courses in college. Is your student prepared for college-level math? Ask this district how they ensure students are well-prepared.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

Schools that create a positive culture help all students thrive. See how.
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Teachers & Staff

Parents often value small class sizes, but the truth is more complicated.
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District Calendar

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District Finances

How a school district allocates funds can reflect its priorities. Learn more about how these decisions are made.
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District decisions about how to spend money impact your child’s schooling. Here’s how parents can have an influence.
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STUDENT LIFE

Reviews From Schools in Waltham School District

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Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 10, 2025
There were some good teachers I will admit that, but most of the staff and teachers were not good. A good amount of staff and teachers did not take stuff seriously ranging from bullying, learning... More
Review for John W. Mcdevitt Middle School
Parent / Guardian
June 02, 2025
Northeast is an engaging community of teachers, students, and parents coming together to support learning. Both of my children have had nothing but wonderful experiences there, and they both went... More
Review for Northeast Elementary School
Current student
March 14, 2025
I'll walk you through my day. First you get to the school building, and you're forced to either go towards the auditorium and sit in there, or go to the cafeteria. cafeteria food is horrible. The... More
Review for John F Kennedy Middle School