Very Good
#483 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 27% in state
Old Post Road
Elementary School · Walpole · East Walpole, MA
A Walpole elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
99 Old Post Road, East Walpole, MA 02032
- Math 76% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Post Road score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 6 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Old Post Road sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,100
Median home value
$673,400
Median rent
$2,448/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,907 | Compare → |
| FisherEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 473 | Compare → |
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.
Walpole
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,698NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Post Road is listed in Walpole; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Post Road
Old Post Road is a public elementary school in East Walpole, MA, part of Walpole, serving approximately 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #483 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Post Road
What grades does Old Post Road serve?
Old Post Road serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Old Post Road?
Old Post Road has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Post Road is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Post Road rank in MA?
Old Post Road ranks #483 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Post Road's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Post Road has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Old Post Road?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Post Road has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Post Road a charter school?
No, Old Post Road is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Post Road a Title I school?
No, Old Post Road is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (508) 660-7219
- Area population (ZIP 02032)
- 4,914
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 02032; 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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