Very Good
#541 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 30% in state
Grace Farrar Cole
Elementary School · Norwell · Norwell, MA
A Norwell elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
81 High Street, Norwell, MA 02061
- Math 67% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grace Farrar Cole score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2022, reaching 67% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 Grace Farrar Cole sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average531/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norwell), 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
$182,637
Median home value
$799,600
Median rent
$2,181/mo
College educated
65.3%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ridge Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| The Accord SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–9 | 0.3 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| South Shore Charter Public SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,055 | Compare → |
| Old Colony Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–3 | 1.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Norwell
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,954NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace Farrar Cole is listed in Norwell; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace Farrar Cole
Grace Farrar Cole is a public elementary school in Norwell, MA, part of Norwell, serving approximately 541 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #541 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace Farrar Cole
What grades does Grace Farrar Cole serve?
Grace Farrar Cole serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Grace Farrar Cole?
Grace Farrar Cole has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace Farrar Cole?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace Farrar Cole is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace Farrar Cole rank in MA?
Grace Farrar Cole ranks #541 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Grace Farrar Cole's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace Farrar Cole has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Grace Farrar Cole?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace Farrar Cole has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Grace Farrar Cole a charter school?
No, Grace Farrar Cole is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace Farrar Cole a Title I school?
No, Grace Farrar Cole is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 541
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.1%
- Phone
- (781) 659-8823
- Area population (ZIP 02061)
- 11,309
- Area average commute
- 36.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 02061; 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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