James Fitzgerald Elementary School vs John W. McDevitt Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Fitzgerald Elementary School
Waltham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
John W. McDevitt Middle School
Waltham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
618 students
| Measure | James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts | John W. McDevitt Middle School Waltham, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,009 | #121 of 300 |
| National rank | #8583 of 50,301 | #3432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 618 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 618 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 46% |
| city | Waltham | Waltham |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 69.6).
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •John W. McDevitt Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •John W. McDevitt Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.0).
- •John W. McDevitt Middle School is the larger school with 618 students compared with 350.
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 James Fitzgerald Elementary School better than John W. McDevitt Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 69.6 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 James Fitzgerald Elementary School and John W. McDevitt Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Waltham in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School: 350. John W. McDevitt Middle School: 618. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Fitzgerald Elementary School and John W. McDevitt Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is 301st of 1,009 and John W. McDevitt Middle School is 121st of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).