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#778 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 43% in state
King Philip Middle School
Middle School · King Philip · Norfolk, MA
A middle school in Norfolk, MA where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
18 King Street, Norfolk, MA 02056
- Math 50% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King Philip Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 King Philip Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Sullivan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Horace MannEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 387 | Compare → |
| Millis MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| John J AhernEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 745 | 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.
King Philip
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,235NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
King Philip Middle School is listed in King Philip; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King Philip Middle School
King Philip Middle School is a public middle school in Norfolk, MA, part of King Philip, serving approximately 707 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #778 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King Philip Middle School
What grades does King Philip Middle School serve?
King Philip Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend King Philip Middle School?
King Philip Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 707 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King Philip Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at King Philip Middle School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King Philip Middle School rank in MA?
King Philip Middle School ranks #778 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is King Philip Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
King Philip Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 King Philip Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King Philip Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is King Philip Middle School a charter school?
No, King Philip Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is King Philip Middle School a Title I school?
No, King Philip Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 707
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.0%
- Phone
- (508) 541-7324
- 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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