Balch vs TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
Balch has a higher overall rating of 4.9/10 compared to 4.1/10. TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is significantly larger with 2,907 students, about 9.5× the size of Balch (306). In math proficiency, Balch leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Balch
Norwood, MA
4.9/10
Elementary School1st – 5th
306 students
TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School
East Walpole, MA
4.1/10
SchoolKindergarten – 12thVirtual
2,907 students
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| Metric | Balch | TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.9 / 10 | 4.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.2 | 3.8 |
| Growth Score | 4.4 | 8.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 5.8 | 1.1 |
| State Rank | #1,381 of 1,793 | #1,611 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 23th | 10th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Balch | TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 39.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Balch | TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | School |
| Grades | 1st – 5th | Kindergarten – 12th |
| Enrollment | 306 | 2,907 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 9.6:1 | 23.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | — | 52.0% |
| District | Norwood | TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District |
| City | Norwood | East Walpole |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Norwood (02062) | East Walpole (02032) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $97,110 | $180,100 |
| Median Home Value | $613,500 | $673,400 |
| Median Rent | $2,056 | $2,448 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.1% | 63.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 2.8% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | — |