Excellent
#119 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 7% in state
High Rock School
Middle School · Needham · Needham, MA
A Needham middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
77 Ferndale Road, Needham, MA 02492
- Math 79% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at High Rock School score 78% 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 7 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (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 56 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where High Rock School 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 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated702/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Needham), 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
$222,063
Median home value
$1,177,300
Median rent
$2,256/mo
College educated
84.1%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02492; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 919 | Compare → |
| Charles E Brown MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| Oak Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| E W Thurston MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 661 | 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.
Needham
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $24,189NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
High Rock School is listed in Needham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About High Rock School
High Rock School is a public middle school in Needham, MA, part of Needham, serving approximately 447 students in grades 6th-6th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #119 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about High Rock School
What grades does High Rock School serve?
High Rock School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend High Rock School?
High Rock School has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at High Rock School?
The student-teacher ratio at High Rock School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does High Rock School rank in MA?
High Rock School ranks #119 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is High Rock School's MySchoolScout rating?
High Rock School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 High Rock School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, High Rock School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is High Rock School a charter school?
No, High Rock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is High Rock School a Title I school?
No, High Rock School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (781) 455-0400
- Area population (ZIP 02492)
- 21,481
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 02492; 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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