John W. McDevitt Middle School

www.walthampublicschools.org/o/mcdevitt

618 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

John W. McDevitt Middle School, located at 75 Church Street in Waltham, Massachusetts, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Waltham Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students across core subjects while providing opportunities for elective participation, helping pupils transition effectively from elementary education to the more rigorous demands of high school.

Beyond the classroom, McDevitt Middle School places a strong emphasis on building a positive school community through extracurricular activities and a commitment to inclusivity. The staff focuses on creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. With a focus on preparing its diverse student body for future success, the school serves as a central pillar in the Waltham community, bridging the gap between childhood learning and the foundations of secondary education.

618

Total Students

64.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W. McDevitt Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	383
Black	42
Asian	23
Two or More	23
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
383 (62.1%)
White
145 (23.5%)
Black
42 (6.8%)
Asian
23 (3.7%)
Two or More
23 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Waltham
Phone:	(781)314-5595
Website:	http://www.walthampublicschools.org/o/mcdevitt
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	618
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 196

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 203