Best Public Schools in Zip Code 02472


Summary:

The 02472 zip code of Watertown, Massachusetts is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school. These schools, which include Hosmer Elementary, James Russell Lowell Elementary, Watertown Middle, and Watertown High, generally perform above the state average on standardized tests, with Hosmer and James Russell Lowell standing out as top-performing elementary schools in Massachusetts.

Hosmer Elementary and James Russell Lowell Elementary are both highly-ranked schools, earning 4-star ratings from SchoolDigger and ranking among the top 263 and 191 elementary schools in the state, respectively. These schools excel on MCAS tests, with over 50% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades.

While the schools in the 02472 zip code generally perform well, there are some areas for potential improvement. Watertown High has a slightly lower 4-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to the state average. Additionally, 4th-grade English Language Arts scores at Cunniff Elementary are notably lower than the district and state. The Watertown school district spends more per student than the state average, and the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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