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John W. McDevitt Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
75 Church Street, Waltham, MA 02453 · (781) 314-5595 · Part of Waltham School District
Students
618
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about John W. McDevitt Middle School
- Math proficiency 10 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 10 pts below the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts39%
State average 49.3%
Location
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75 Church Street, Waltham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6196
Grade 7219
Grade 8203
Enrollment over time
669’20
617’21
595’22
604’23
618’24
Down 7.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 62%White 24%Black 7%Asian 4%Two or more races 4%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.