Norwood School District
School District · Norwood, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,812
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#140 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,812
+$1,441 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,545 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
About Norwood
Norwood is a Norwood, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,545 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $22,812 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Norwood demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is F a Cleveland, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Norwood students show an average math proficiency of 48.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Norwood, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Norwood with test data.
Schools in Norwood
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Norwood
- Total Enrollment
- 3,545
- Teachers (FTE)
- 331
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Norwood?
Norwood has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Norwood?
The average composite rating for Norwood is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Norwood?
Norwood spends $22,812 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Norwood?
The average student-teacher ratio in Norwood is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Norwood?
F a Cleveland is the highest-rated school in Norwood with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Norwood?
Across schools in Norwood with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Norwood compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Norwood has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Massachusetts by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
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
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.3%
Resources
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 methodologyOther School Districts in MA
Compare Norwood 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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