Norfolk School District
School District · Norfolk, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
2
2 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,888
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Evaluating Norfolk?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Norfolk as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Freeman-kennedy School
Norfolk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#84 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,888
$1,483 vs Massachusetts median
District size
1,041 students
Smaller than Massachusetts median
Top-Rated Schools in Norfolk
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Freeman-kennedy School | 6.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 7.0/10, Norfolk is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
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 67.9% and ELA proficiency of 64.0%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools .
District Map
Schools in Norfolk, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norfolk with test data.
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 7.0/10. 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 67.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 67.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.0%
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Compare Norfolk with neighboring districts in the state.
- Boston (109)
- Springfield (66)
- Worcester (45)
- Lowell (27)
- Lynn (27)
- Lawrence (26)
- Brockton (24)
- New Bedford (24)
- Newton (22)
- Quincy (19)
- Fall River (18)
- Cambridge (17)
- Haverhill (16)
- Chicopee (15)
- Framingham (14)
- Pittsfield (14)
- Brookline (13)
- Leominster (13)
- Plymouth (13)
- Taunton (13)
- Wachusett (13)
- Attleboro (12)
- Westfield (12)
- Arlington (11)
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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