Top Rankings
Norwood School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,486 students in Norwood School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Norwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
8 Schools
1,841 Schools
# Students
3,486 Students
913,735 Students
# Teachers
317 Teachers
76,902 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Norwood School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 395 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,150 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
249 Students
66,972 Students
% Asian Students
7%
7%
# Hispanic Students
676 Students
220,816 Students
% Hispanic Students
19%
24%
# Black Students
435 Students
85,620 Students
% Black Students
13%
10%
# White Students
1,973 Students
495,615 Students
% White Students
57%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
27 Students
787 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
113 Students
40,167 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
140
30,924
# Students in K Grade:
266
61,611
# Students in 1st Grade:
270
65,628
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
63,966
# Students in 3rd Grade:
257
65,083
# Students in 4th Grade:
279
66,360
# Students in 5th Grade:
261
66,453
# Students in 6th Grade:
272
67,299
# Students in 7th Grade:
258
67,468
# Students in 8th Grade:
246
69,397
# Students in 9th Grade:
205
75,502
# Students in 10th Grade:
243
73,829
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
69,463
# Students in 12th Grade:
260
69,134
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,618
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,586 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,913. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,562 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,586
$23,913
Spending / Student
$23,562
$24,672
Best Norwood School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles J Prescott
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
66 Richland Road
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6497
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6497
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Nichols Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2333
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2333
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #33.
F A Cleveland
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 George Willett Parkway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6522
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6522
Grades: 1-5
| 313 students
Rank: #44.
Cornelius M Callahan
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
116 Garfield Avenue
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0693
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0693
Grades: 1-5
| 224 students
Rank: #55.
John P Oldham
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
165 Prospect Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 769-2417
Grades: 1-5
| 275 students
Rank: #66.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-7880
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-7880
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #77.
Balch
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1170 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0694
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-0694
Grades: 1-5
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
George F. Willett
Magnet School
100 Westover Parkway
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6805
Norwood, MA 02062
(781) 762-6805
Grades: PK-K
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwood School District?
Norwood School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,486 students.
What is the rank of Norwood School District?
Norwood School District is ranked #201 out of 395 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Norwood School District?
57% of Norwood School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwood School District?
Norwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Norwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,562 is less than the state median of $24,672. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Recent Articles
Drug Testing Teachers: Testing Positive or Negative?
This article examines the ongoing debate about drug testing for teachers in public schools. It discusses the rationale behind such policies, privacy concerns, cost implications, and the relatively low prevalence of drug use among educators. The piece also explores future considerations for drug testing policies in educational settings.
Head in the Clouds: Why Public Schools are Embracing Cloud Computing
Explore how public schools are integrating cloud computing into their educational frameworks. Understand the advantages such as enhanced collaboration, cost savings, and accessibility, as well as the challenges schools face in adopting this technology.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
