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#664 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 37% in state
Freeman-kennedy School
Elementary School · Norfolk · Norfolk, MA
A Norfolk elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
70 Boardman Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
- Math 65% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Freeman-kennedy School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 61% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Freeman-kennedy School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norfolk), 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
$197,379
Median home value
$694,300
Median rent
$1,791/mo
College educated
58.5%
Homeownership
95.1%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 2.6 mi | 61 | Compare → |
| Clyde F BrownEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 595 | Compare → |
| BoydenEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Elm Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 446 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norfolk
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Freeman-kennedy School is listed in Norfolk; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Freeman-kennedy School
Freeman-kennedy School is a public elementary school in Norfolk, MA, part of Norfolk, serving approximately 552 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #664 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Freeman-kennedy School
What grades does Freeman-kennedy School serve?
Freeman-kennedy School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Freeman-kennedy School?
Freeman-kennedy School has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freeman-kennedy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freeman-kennedy School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Freeman-kennedy School rank in MA?
Freeman-kennedy School ranks #664 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Freeman-kennedy School's MySchoolScout rating?
Freeman-kennedy School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Freeman-kennedy School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Freeman-kennedy School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Freeman-kennedy School a charter school?
No, Freeman-kennedy School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Freeman-kennedy School a Title I school?
No, Freeman-kennedy School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.3%
- Phone
- (508) 528-1266
- Area population (ZIP 02056)
- 11,556
- Area average commute
- 38.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
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 02056; 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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