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#124 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Loker School

Elementary School · Wayland

47 Loker Street, Wayland, MA 01778

Enrollment

377

Student-Teacher

13.5:1

Score

8.9

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#124 of 1,793

In Wayland

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Wayland

Equity

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Loker School

8.9/10

Elementary School in Wayland · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Loker School

Loker School is a public elementary school in Wayland, MA, part of Wayland. Loker School serves approximately 377 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Loker School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #124 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Loker School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 8.9 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.38 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency78.3% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.7% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+36.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+32.1 pts
Overall Proficiency77% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment8.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,972
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Loker School — Students at Loker School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 75.6% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 74.7% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 66 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2014
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
80.5%
ELA
80.8%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
65%
ELA
74.8%
2022
Math
69.8%
ELA
68.8%
2023
Math
81.3%
ELA
74.7%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
69.7%
2025
Math
78.3%
ELA
74.7%

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

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.7/10.

How Loker School Compares

See how Loker School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.9/10
93th percentile in MA
Academic
9.6/10
Excellent
Growth
8.7/10
Excellent
Environment
8.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

Location

47 Loker Street, Wayland, MA 01778

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Loker School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John D Hardy (rated 9.8/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Wellesley), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Happy Hollow School (rated 9.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Johnson (rated 9.4/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Natick), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Wayland, see our Wayland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.5 mi
School Distance Rating
VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wayland 0.4 mi 7.1
Wayland Middle School Wayland 0.8 mi 9.3
BRANDON SCHOOL & RESIDENTAL TREATMENT Natick 1.0 mi 8.2
THE RIVERS SCHOOL Weston 1.2 mi 6.0
Happy Hollow School Wayland 1.3 mi 9.5
Bennett-Hemenway Natick 1.6 mi 8.8
PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF NATICK Natick 1.6 mi
Wilson Middle Natick 2.0 mi 8.9
Wayland High School Wayland 1.7 mi 9.4
The Children's Way Preschool Wayland 2.3 mi
THE TREMONT SCHOOL Weston 1.9 mi
WALNUT HILL SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS Natick 2.7 mi 7.2
Lilja Elementary Natick 2.6 mi 6.6
Claypit Hill School Wayland 3.0 mi 7.6
Katharine Lee Bates Wellesley 2.4 mi 9.3
Weston High Weston 2.3 mi 9.4
John D Hardy Wellesley 2.6 mi 9.8
Weston Middle Weston 2.4 mi 8.3
Ernest F Upham Wellesley 2.7 mi 7.9
Johnson Natick 3.5 mi 9.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01778 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$219,531

Median Home Value

$935,700

Median Rent

$1,403/mo

Population

13,915

College Educated

77.7%

Homeownership

90.5%

Avg Commute

30.8 min

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Median Age

44.7

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Hardy Arlington, MA 8.9
James Russell Lowell Watertown, MA 8.9
John F Kennedy Somerville, MA 8.9
Lillian M Jacobs Hull, MA 8.9
Paul P Gates Elementary School Acton, MA 8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Loker School

What grades does Loker School serve?

Loker School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Loker School?

Loker School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Loker School?

The student-teacher ratio at Loker School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Loker School rank in MA?

Loker School ranks #124 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Loker School's MySchoolScout rating?

Loker 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 Loker School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Loker School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Loker School a charter school?

No, Loker School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Loker School a Title I school?

No, Loker School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
18 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
377
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%

District

Wayland
District Enrollment
2,745
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,972
District Rank
#4 of 5

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