Walpole School District
School District · Walpole, Massachusetts
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,698
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Walpole?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Walpole as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Elm Street School
Walpole · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Walpole High
Walpole · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Boyden
Walpole · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Massachusetts rank
#63 of 236
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Massachusetts avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,698
$673 vs Massachusetts median
District size
3,633 students
Larger than Massachusetts median
The short answer
Walpole ranks #63 of 236 Massachusetts districts by overall school rating. Walpole's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 7 schools. Its top-rated schools are Elm Street School (8.6/10), Walpole High (8.4/10), and Boyden (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Walpole
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (7 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elm Street School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Walpole High | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Boyden | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Old Post Road | 7.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Fisher | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Eleanor N Johnson Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Bird Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Walpole
Walpole is a Walpole, Massachusetts school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 3,633 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. The district invests $20,698 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.3/10, Walpole is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elm Street School, which has a composite score of 8.6/10.
In standardized testing, Walpole students show an average math proficiency of 65.8% and ELA proficiency of 66.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Walpole, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Walpole with test data.
Schools in Walpole
8 schools Elementary Schools 4
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Massachusetts
- City
- Walpole
- Total Enrollment
- 3,633
- Teachers (FTE)
- 305
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Walpole?
Walpole has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Walpole?
The average composite rating for Walpole is 7.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Walpole?
Walpole spends $20,698 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Walpole?
The average student-teacher ratio in Walpole is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Walpole?
Elm Street School is the highest-rated school in Walpole with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What are the test scores in Walpole?
Across schools in Walpole with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 66.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Walpole compare to other districts in Massachusetts?
Walpole has an average school rating of 7.3/10 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 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 66.6%
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Compare Walpole 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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