Walpole School District

135 School Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Walpole School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,818 students in Walpole School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Walpole School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Walpole School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 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 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#76 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Walpole  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
61%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walpole  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walpole  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Walpole  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Walpole  School District and public school graduation rate of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
215 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
113 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,142 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
76%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
79
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
288
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
302
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,798

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,060 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$21,850 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Walpole  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$75 MM
$22,544 MM
This chart displays total spending of Walpole  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$26,060
$23,845
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Walpole  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$26,762
$24,602
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Walpole  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Walpole School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Post Road
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Walpole High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #33.
Fisher
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Street School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: PK
| 79 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Walpole School District?
Walpole School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,818 students.
What is the rank of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District is ranked #52 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole School District?
76% of Walpole School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Walpole School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,818 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 95% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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