James Fitzgerald Elementary School vs Watertown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.7 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
Watertown Middle
Watertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
583 students
| Measure | James Fitzgerald Elementary School Waltham, Massachusetts | Watertown Middle Watertown, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #301 of 1,009 | #179 of 300 |
| National rank | #8583 of 50,301 | #5900 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 350 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| city | Waltham | Watertown |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 58.1).
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •James Fitzgerald Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Watertown Middle is the larger school with 583 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 Watertown Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Fitzgerald Elementary School ranks higher (74.0 vs 58.1 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 James Fitzgerald Elementary School and Watertown Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Waltham and Watertown in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School: 350. Watertown Middle: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Fitzgerald Elementary School and Watertown Middle rank in Massachusetts?
James Fitzgerald Elementary School is 301st of 1,009 and Watertown Middle is 179th of 300 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).