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#751 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 42% in state

Eleanor N Johnson Middle

Middle School · Walpole · Walpole, MA

A Walpole middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

111 Robbins Road, Walpole, MA 02081

  • Math 59% vs MA 40% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs MA 41% (2024)
  • 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.5% (2024 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.8% (2024 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2024 MCAS)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
District spending per student$20,698
Chronic Absenteeism10.6%

Students at Eleanor N Johnson Middle score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency59%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
40%(2024 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2024 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
69%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
49%
2023
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2024
Math
59%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 78 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Eleanor N Johnson Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 25Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated952/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Walpole), 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

$150,233

Median home value

$647,200

Median rent

$1,980/mo

College educated

61.3%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.86–82.8 mi791Compare →

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.

Walpole

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#7 of 8
District spending per student
$20,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eleanor N Johnson Middle is listed in Walpole; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eleanor N Johnson Middle

Eleanor N Johnson Middle is a public middle school in Walpole, MA, part of Walpole, serving approximately 415 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #751 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eleanor N Johnson Middle

What grades does Eleanor N Johnson Middle serve?

Eleanor N Johnson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Eleanor N Johnson Middle?

Eleanor N Johnson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eleanor N Johnson Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Eleanor N Johnson Middle is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eleanor N Johnson Middle rank in MA?

Eleanor N Johnson Middle ranks #751 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Eleanor N Johnson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Eleanor N Johnson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Eleanor N Johnson Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eleanor N Johnson Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Eleanor N Johnson Middle a charter school?

No, Eleanor N Johnson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eleanor N Johnson Middle a Title I school?

No, Eleanor N Johnson Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
415
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.6%
Area population (ZIP 02081)
19,703
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
42.6
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 · 2024 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 · 2024 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 02081; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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