Serious incidents run well above the district average, and this school reports across every data category — a strong sign the numbers reflect reality.
| CATEGORY | COUNT | TIER |
|---|---|---|
| Firearm or explosive possession | 2 | Serious |
| Homicide | 0 | Serious |
| Physical attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Rape / sexual assault | 2 | Serious |
| Referral to law enforcement | 1 | Serious |
| Robbery with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| School-related arrest | 0 | Serious |
| Threat of attack with weapon | 0 | Serious |
| Harassment on basis of race/sex/disab. | 0 | Moderate |
| Physical attack without weapon | 36 | Moderate |
| Robbery without weapon | 0 | Moderate |
| Sexual harassment | 2 | Moderate |
| Threat of attack without weapon | 7 | Moderate |
| Bullying / harassment (general) | 2 | Minor |
John W. McDevitt Middle School ranks #10 of 10 scoreable schools in this district.
| SCHOOL | GRADES | SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waltham Public Schools Dual Language Program | KG–05 | 70 | A |
| Douglas MacArthur Elementary School | KG–05 | 68 | A |
| Henry Whittemore Elementary School | KG–05 | 62 | A |
| James Fitzgerald Elementary School | KG–05 | 61 | A |
| Thomas R Plympton Elementary School | KG–05 | 59 | A |
| William F. Stanley Elementary School | PK–05 | 54 | A |
| John F Kennedy Middle | 06–08 | 42 | A |
| Waltham Sr High | 09–12 | 41 | A |