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6.3 avg / 10

Norfolk School District

School District · Norfolk, Massachusetts

Students: 1,041
Teachers (FTE): 86
Estimated Scores: 50%

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

2

2 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,888

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Massachusetts rank

#119 of 236

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.0

above Massachusetts avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,888

$1,483 vs Massachusetts median

District size

1,041 students

Smaller than Massachusetts median

About Norfolk

Norfolk is a Norfolk, Massachusetts school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 1,041 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $19,888 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Norfolk demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Freeman-kennedy School, which has a composite score of 6.9/10.

In standardized testing, Norfolk students show an average math proficiency of 64.8% and ELA proficiency of 60.2%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Norfolk, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 64.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 60.2%
School
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N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Norfolk with test data.

Schools in Norfolk

2 schools

District Details

State
Massachusetts
City
Norfolk
Total Enrollment
1,041
Teachers (FTE)
86
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Norfolk?

Norfolk has 2 schools in total — 2 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Norfolk?

The average composite rating for Norfolk is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Norfolk?

Norfolk spends $19,888 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Norfolk?

The average student-teacher ratio in Norfolk is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Norfolk?

Freeman-kennedy School is the highest-rated school in Norfolk with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What are the test scores in Norfolk?

Across schools in Norfolk with test data, the average math proficiency is 64.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
64.8%
ELA Proficiency
60.2%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Mass. Dept. of Elementary & Secondary Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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