Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Macarthur Elementary School teaches with the core values of respect, effort, and cooperation.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School is a public school in Waltham.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School has 469 students attending.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School serves kids K-5.

Douglas Macarthur Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

494 Lincoln St, Waltham, MA

Piety Corner Neighborhood

Waltham Public Schools

469 Students

B+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Jane Gately

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
55%

Reading Proficiency
54%

B+

Academics

A-

Teachers

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

55%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

11:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

7.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

458:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.9%

Male

49.1%

White

62.3%

Hispanic

17.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.4%

Black

6.5%

Two or more races

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

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,...

5.0 parent

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...

2.0 parent

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.

5.0 parent

12/1/2020

We've had a great experience at this school over the last 4-5 years! The teachers/staff have been wonderful and caring. It's a great community. My children love school and are happy to go every day. (Now with the pandemic and the situation being less than ideal for all involved, I think the school h...

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

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Household Income

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% of College Grads

49.9%

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Average House Size

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