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Douglas Macarthur Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
494 Lincoln St,
Waltham, MA
Waltham Public Schools
School Details
Head of School
Jane Gately
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
55%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
55%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
42
Full Time Teachers
42
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
8%
State Average
8%
Science
7%
State Average
8%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
458:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.7%
Male
49.1%
White
55.3%
Hispanic
22.3%
Black
10.1%
Asian
7.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/27/2025
Dear Parents,I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to share some serious concerns regarding my experiences at MacArthur Elementary School.Recently, I was physically restrained by a teacher for humming in class. As someone with ADHD, I sometimes struggle to control impulses, especially without...
9/17/2023
As a parent of a kid who's going here who is neurodivergent and is on a 504, this school is wonderful. The educators here seem to care deeply and are probably over-generous with their time...which I love and wish they had more support. Nonetheless, everyone I interact with at this school are lovely,...
5/5/2021
That is our second year here and I am so impressed by the devotion of the teachers and staff at MacArthur School, especially during the COVID pandemic. They did a great job, both remote and hybrid learning. Both of my kids love their school and teachers. I drop off and pick up my kids every day and...
12/4/2020
The first few weeks seemed great - despite poor reviews of Waltham schools I wanted to have an open mind. The communication has been very poor in K this year and frankly I’m concerned about some kids she is being exposed to. I might have to move after all.
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$495K - $1.7M
Homes For Sale
4
Average Home Value
$820,971
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
15%
Average Household Income
$166,324
% of College Grads
49.9%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
1,782 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
66.5%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,722 - $5,523 per month
- The 305, A Broadstone Community
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 550+ Sq Ft
- 305 Winter St
- Waltham, MA
$2,325 - $3,000 per month
- J.E. Furnished Apartments of Waltham
- Studio
- 1 Bath
- 415 Sq Ft
- 345 Lincoln St
- Waltham, MA
$3,095 - $4,895 per month
- Briar Glen Village
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 1,000+ Sq Ft
- 45 Kings Way
- Waltham, MA
$6,779 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,054 Sq Ft
- 305 Winter St
- Unit SI FL4-ID1073615P
- Waltham, MA
Additional Schools in the Area
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Parks in this Area
Prospect Hill Park
- Basketball
- Trails
- Playground
Lazazzero Playground
Storer Conservation
- Trails
- Parking Lot
- Hiking
Bahk Pahk
- Dog Park
Pond End Tot Lot
- Trails
- Playground
Chesterbrook Corridor
- Trails
- Parking Lot
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Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Waltham, MA and is served by the Waltham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 469 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 55% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $820,971. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waltham Valor High School, Waltham Sr High School, Lexington High School, and more. Learn more about what Waltham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Douglas Macarthur Elementary School.