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Waltham

Massachusetts · Public School District
10
Schools
5,643
Students
$65,788
Per-Pupil Spend
+359% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
84.0%
Graduation Rate
-2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Waltham is a public school district in Massachusetts serving 5,643 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $65,788 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
John F Kennedy Middle06–08600
John W. McDevitt Middle School06–08595
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Waltham Sr High09–121,751
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$65,788+359% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
33%
60%
State
33.3%
Local (property tax)
60.5%
Federal
6.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (60%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,643
Students
—
Free Lunch
$66K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateMassachusetts →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $65,788 per pupil — 359% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Waltham?
Waltham has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,643 students.
What is the graduation rate for Waltham?
The graduation rate is 84.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Waltham spend per student?
Waltham spends $65,788 per pupil — 359% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Waltham?
No, Waltham does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Waltham serve?
Waltham serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Waltham?
The median opportunity score across schools in Waltham is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.