B
Good
77/100

Cunniff

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 246 Warren Street, Watertown, MA 02472
Overall
B
77/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels above the U.S. average · 52nd percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.33 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 71st percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

77
Repit Score
out of 100
310
Students
enrolled
8.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$68K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%52/1000.5 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%71/100Students gain 1.33 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 85th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 28% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −13 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−7 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White52%52%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts32nd percentile (list)
Hispanic10%15%reading -23 pts, math -15 pts5th percentile (list)
Low-income25%25%reading -11 pts, math -7 pts17th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 246 Warren Street
City Watertown
ZIP Code 02472
District 2512180
NCES School ID 251218001998
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02472

Understanding the community around Cunniff helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $117,584
Per Capita Income $69,431
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 58.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.4%
High School or Higher 95.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $722,000
Median Rent $2,179
Owner-Occupied 51.1%
Renter-Occupied 48.9%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cunniff.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.8%
Hispanic/Latino 23.6%
Two or More Races 10.7%
Asian 5.8%
Black 2.9%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 310
Teachers (FTE) 35.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cunniff?
Cunniff has a Repit School Score of 77 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cunniff?
Cunniff has 310 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.7:1.
What grades does Cunniff serve?
Cunniff serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cunniff receive per student?
Cunniff receives $68,134 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cunniff in 02472 ▼
Avg Home Value
$838,285
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,167
1-Year Change
+3.4%
% Renters
48.9%

Other Schools in 02472

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026