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Northeast Elementary School

Public | PK-5 & ungraded | 472 students

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Posted November 2, 2011

Beautiful school. Wonderful principal. Very supportive environment. My older son went here from Grade 2-5 and now my little one is in Kindergarten.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2010

great school, quiet location away from city pollutants, very safe... they have a very strict 'no bullying' rule so all the kids learn to respect each other. Building is new, clean and organized.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2009

Our two children have been at Northeast School for six years now, and we are extremely pleased with their experience. The teachers have been excellent for the most part, and the principal and her team work to make this school the best in the district. Several families we have met during our time at Northeast sent their children here despite living closer to a different elementary school. There is good support for both advanced and special needs kids, as well as a strong program for English learners. They work hard to integrate children who are still learning English into the regular rhythm of school, both socially and educationally, which I appreciate. One of my daughter's best friends in school was a girl whom she was originally partnered with to help the girl practice her English. Overall, Northeast creates a safe, welcoming environment for a child's entry into learning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 10, 2007

My daughter is only in Kindergarten, but she loves it, and loves her teacher. She has music, art, gym, drama and library/media center time every week. The school also offers great extracurricular programs for families, sponsored by the school or the PTO. She is happy and safe there, and looking forward to first grade. Though the MCAS scores and AYP are less than stellar, the school is poised to address the problems. Notices come home in English and Spanish, there are many opportunities for parents to volunteer, and the community spirit of the school is wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 2, 2006

Very nice school. Brand new building. Great computar lab and Jim. New library. Built in Y after school program and good parent-teacher interaction.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 61% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 47% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
47%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
44%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
39%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

68 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic23%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners15%

Math

All Students63%
Female67%
Male61%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners30%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students34%
Female31%
Male37%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students41%
Female31%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students51%
Female43%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners0%

Math

All Students45%
Female40%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners8%

Science

All Students37%
Female33%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
English language learners8%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 64% 70%
Hispanic 19% 14%
Asian 7% 5%
Black 6% 8%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 24%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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70 Putney Ln
Waltham, MA 02452
Phone: (781) 314-5745

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