Shannon Sloane
eXp Realty LLC - Corporate Office
(857) 567-3268
41 Total Sales
1 in Attendance Zone
$805,000 Price
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
12:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
46%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
46%
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Math Proficiency
47%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
41
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Full Time Teachers
41
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Teachers in First or Second Year
7.9%
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GreatSchools Rating
2
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
8%
State Average
8%
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Science
7%
State Average
8%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
458:1
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Student Diversity
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Female
50.7%
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Male
49.1%
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White
55.3%
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Hispanic
22.3%
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Black
10.1%
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Asian
7.6%
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Two or more races
4.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Native American
<1%
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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
$504K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$861,900
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
1,789 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
65.8%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$2,631 - $5,406 per month
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Parks in this Area
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- Trails
- Playground
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- Dog Park
Pond End Tot Lot
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- Playground
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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 12:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 46% 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 $861,900. Discover additional schools in the area, like Waltham Sr High School, Waltham Valor 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.