Douglas MacArthur Elementary School vs Waltham Sr High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.2 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
Waltham Sr High
Waltham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,791 students
| Measure | Douglas MacArthur Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts | Waltham Sr High Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #493 of 1,009 | #206 of 300 |
| National rank | #16713 of 50,301 | #7146 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 475 | 1,791 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 1,791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.1 vs 54.7).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •Douglas MacArthur Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Waltham Sr High does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.6).
- •Waltham Sr High is the larger school with 1,791 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Douglas MacArthur Elementary School better than Waltham Sr High?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas MacArthur Elementary School ranks higher (62.1 vs 54.7 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 Waltham Sr High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School: 475. Waltham Sr High: 1,791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas MacArthur Elementary School and Waltham Sr High rank in Massachusetts?
Douglas MacArthur Elementary School is 493rd of 1,009 and Waltham Sr High is 206th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).