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#1665 of 1,793 schools in MA
Charles J Prescott
Elementary School · Norwood · Norwood, MA
A Norwood elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
66 Richland Road PO Box 67, Norwood, MA 02062
- Math 40% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles J Prescott score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2022, to 40% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Charles J Prescott sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated883/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwood), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,110
Median home value
$613,500
Median rent
$2,056/mo
College educated
53.1%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BalchEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 1–5 | 1.2 mi | 306 | Compare → |
| Cornelius M CallahanEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–5 | 1.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| St Catherine of Siena SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| F a ClevelandEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 1–5 | 2.0 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwood
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $22,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles J Prescott is listed in Norwood; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles J Prescott
Charles J Prescott is a public elementary school in Norwood, MA, part of Norwood, serving approximately 250 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,665 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles J Prescott
What grades does Charles J Prescott serve?
Charles J Prescott serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Charles J Prescott?
Charles J Prescott has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles J Prescott?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles J Prescott is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles J Prescott rank in MA?
Charles J Prescott ranks #1,665 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Charles J Prescott's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles J Prescott has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles J Prescott?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles J Prescott has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Charles J Prescott a charter school?
No, Charles J Prescott is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles J Prescott a Title I school?
No, Charles J Prescott is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (781) 762-6497
- Area population (ZIP 02062)
- 31,380
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02062; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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