Waltham School District
- 617 LEXINGTON ST
- WALTHAM, MA 02452
- (781) 314-5440
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 97.3% | 81.5% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.2% | 3.4% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $19,812 | $13,921 |
| Students Per Teacher | 10.7 | 13.6 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | - |
| Number of Students | 4,751 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 443 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 4,751 | 10.7 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 131 |
| Kindergarten Students | 419 |
| 1st Grade Students | 385 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 371 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 350 |
| 4th Grade Students | 329 |
| 5th Grade Students | 357 |
| 6th Grade Students | 331 |
| 7th Grade Students | 332 |
| 8th Grade Students | 344 |
| 9th Grade Students | 354 |
| 10th Grade Students | 337 |
| 11th Grade Students | 359 |
| 12th Grade Students | 364 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 301 |
| Hispanic | 1,350 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 441 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,551 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 2,507 |
| Female | 2,256 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 443 | 10.7 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 10 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 29 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 271 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 134 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | - | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 115 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | - |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 13 |
| Elementary | 5 |
| Secondary | 8 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 9 |
| Library Support Staff | 7 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 173 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 23 |
| School Administrators | 35 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 34 |
| Student Support Services | 58 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 12 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $122,563,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $76,394,000 | 62.3% |
| Parent Government Contributions | $74,431,000 | 60.7% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $82,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $838,000 | 0.7% |
| District Activity Receipts | $56,000 | 0.05% |
| Private Contributions | $19,000 | 0.02% |
| Miscellaneous | $968,000 | 0.8% |
| Total State Revenues | $42,559,000 | 34.7% |
| General Formula Assistance | $7,225,000 | 5.9% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $24,587,000 | 20.1% |
| Transportation Programs | $1,489,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Programs | $185,000 | 0.2% |
| Non-Specified | $187,000 | 0.2% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $8,886,000 | 7.3% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $3,610,000 | 2.9% |
| Through State - Title I | $440,000 | 0.4% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $1,475,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $45,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $796,000 | 0.6% |
| Through State - Other | $757,000 | 0.6% |
| Direct - Other | $97,000 | 0.08% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $93,610,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $57,569,000 | 61.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $34,029,000 | 36.4% |
| Student Support | $8,365,000 | 6.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,163,000 | 4.2% |
| General Administration Support | $1,520,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $3,984,000 | 3.3% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $9,821,000 | 8.0% |
| Student Transportation Support | $3,031,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $2,145,000 | 1.8% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $2,012,000 | 2.1% |
| Food Services | $1,997,000 | 1.6% |
| Other Services | $15,000 | 0.01% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 97.3% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 363 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 11 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 94 | 6.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Waltham School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 9
- Students: 4,751
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 443
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
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| DOUGLAS MACARTHUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
494 Lincoln St
Waltham, MA Public | KG-5 | 363 | 12.8 |  5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| HENRY WHITTEMORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
30 Parmenter Rd
Waltham, MA Public | KG-5 | 303 | 11.7 |  Review This School |
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| JAMES FITZGERALD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
140 Beal Rd
Waltham, MA Public | KG-5 | 419 | 13.2 | Review This School |
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| JOHN F KENNEDY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
655 Lexington St
Waltham, MA Public | 6-8 | 498 | 9.7 | Review This School |
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| JOHN W. MCDEVITT MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
75 Church St
Waltham, MA Public | 6-8 | 509 | 9.6 |  4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| NORTHEAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
70 Putney Ln
Waltham, MA Public | PK-5 | 427 | 11.7 | Review This School |
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| THOMAS R PLYMPTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
20 Farnsworth St
Waltham, MA Public | KG-5 | 378 | 11.8 | Review This School |
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| WALTHAM SR HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
617 Lexington St
Waltham, MA Public | 9-12 | 1,414 | 11.2 | Review This School |
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| WILLIAM F. STANLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
250 South St
Waltham, MA Public | PK-5 | 452 | 11.5 | Review This School |
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