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Watertown Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 579 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

The teachers and administrators at Watertown Middle School bring their love of education into the classroom every day. It is their support and preparation that gives WMS's diverse student population the skills that are essential to make the transition from elementary school to high school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 2, 2009

great teachers and respectfull students


Posted January 29, 2008

This school is terrific and a wonderful place for learning.
—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 68% in 2011.

173 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
59%
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 73% in 2011.

193 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

192 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
59%
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 79% in 2011.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

188 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
36%
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 Students65%
Female71%
Male58%
African Americann/a
Asian54%
Hispanic44%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged47%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities24%
English language learners21%

Math

All Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
African Americann/a
Asian63%
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
White61%
Economically disadvantaged41%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities19%
English language learners27%
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 Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
African American91%
Asian75%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged66%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Students with disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students65%
Female60%
Male70%
African American64%
Asian59%
Hispanic42%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged48%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
African American73%
Asian57%
Hispanic65%
Multiracialn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities47%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students57%
Female53%
Male60%
African American45%
Asian28%
Hispanic24%
Multiracialn/a
White62%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learners36%

Science

All Students29%
Female30%
Male28%
African American18%
Asian21%
Hispanic0%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged4%
Not economically disadvantaged38%
Students with disabilities8%
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

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 78% 70%
Hispanic 8% 14%
Asian 6% 5%
Black 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Two or more races 1% 2%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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68 Waverley Ave
Watertown, MA 02472
Phone: (617) 926-7783

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