Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Boyden ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boyden's student population of 408 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Boyden ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boyden is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#689 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
9%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
76%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boyden's ranking?
Boyden is ranked #689 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Boyden often compared to?
Boydenis often viewed alongside schools like Chickering by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Boyden?
408 students attend Boyden.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Boyden students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boyden?
Boyden has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Boyden offer ?
Boyden offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boyden part of?
Boyden is part of Walpole School District.
In what neighborhood is Boyden located?
Boyden is located in the South Walpole neighborhood of Walpole, MA.
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