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 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,643 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 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Waltham School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
271 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
5%
7%
# Hispanic Students
2,564 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
24%
# Black Students
477 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
9%
10%
# White Students
2,160 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
38%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
156 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
117
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
427
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
454
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
437
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
423
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
426
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
393
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
376
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
456
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
459
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
435
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
397
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,618
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,549 is higher than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,317 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Waltham School District?
Waltham School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,643 students.
What is the rank of Waltham School District?
Waltham School District is ranked #245 out of 395 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?
45% of Waltham School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 9% 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 $34,317 is higher than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 10 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in MA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
