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Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
494 Lincoln Street, Waltham, MA 02451 · (781) 314-5721 · Part of Waltham School District
Students
475
Students per teacher
11:1
Setting
City
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
- Math proficiency 8 pts above the state
- Small classes: 11:1 students per teacher
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency45%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts54%
State average 49.3%
Location
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494 Lincoln Street, Waltham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten83
Grade 168
Grade 282
Grade 388
Grade 491
Grade 563
Enrollment over time
458’20
469’21
477’22
475’23
475’24
Up 3.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 57%Hispanic 22%Asian 8%Black 7%Two or more races 5%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.