Douglas MacArthur Elementary School vs John F Kennedy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
John F Kennedy Middle
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
635 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts | John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 1,009 | #145 of 300 |
| National rank | #16713 of 50,301 | #4755 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 475 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 46% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John F Kennedy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 62.1).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 46%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •John F Kennedy Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •John F Kennedy Middle is the larger school with 635 students compared with 475.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas MacArthur Elementary School better than John F Kennedy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), John F Kennedy Middle ranks higher (63.3 vs 62.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Douglas MacArthur Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School: 475. John F Kennedy Middle: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary School and John F Kennedy Middle rank in Massachusetts?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is 493rd of 1,009 and John F Kennedy Middle is 145th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).