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#660 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 37% in state

Marshfield High

High School · Marshfield · Marshfield, MA

A high school in Marshfield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.

167 Forest Street, Marshfield, MA 02050

  • Math 47% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 99%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+1.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate99%+
AP Participation25.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11:1
District spending per student$19,363
Chronic Absenteeism11%

Students at Marshfield High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency47%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2022, to 54% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
86%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
97%
2017
Math
89%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
74%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
71%
2023
Math
70%
ELA
77%
2024
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2025
Math
47%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Marshfield High 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
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average320/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Marshfield), 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

$125,436

Median home value

$622,600

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

52.8%

Homeownership

81.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02050; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
25.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
13 boys'·14 girls'·52 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cardinal Cushing CentersPrivate · tuition6.9private7–124.1 mi97Compare →
Pembroke High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.79–124.7 mi715Compare →

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.

Marshfield

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#3 of 7
District spending per student
$19,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marshfield High is listed in Marshfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marshfield High

Marshfield High is a public high school in Marshfield, MA, part of Marshfield, serving approximately 1,149 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #660 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marshfield High

What grades does Marshfield High serve?

Marshfield High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marshfield High?

Marshfield High has an enrollment of approximately 1,149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marshfield High is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marshfield High rank in MA?

Marshfield High ranks #660 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Marshfield High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marshfield High 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 Marshfield High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marshfield High has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marshfield High a charter school?

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

Is Marshfield High a Title I school?

No, Marshfield High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,149
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers (FTE)
104
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.0%
4-Year Graduation
99%+
Area population (ZIP 02050)
25,903
Area average commute
36.3 min
Area median age
46.7
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 02050; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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