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#307 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 17% in state

Oliver Ames High

High School · Easton · North Easton, MA

An Easton high school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

100 Lothrop Street, North Easton, MA 02356

  • Math 72% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 70% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 98.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.66 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency72% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+26.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness8.6Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate98%
AP Participation26.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$17,844
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Oliver Ames High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency72%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency70%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 19 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
88%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
90%
ELA
97%
2016
Math
89%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
91%
ELA
98%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2022
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2023
Math
74%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
69%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
72%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (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 Oliver Ames High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$124,719

Median home value

$621,600

Median rent

$1,710/mo

College educated

54.5%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02356; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.9% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics29sports offered
14 boys'·15 girls'·45 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

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brockton HighEnrollment path unverified5.69–123.5 mi3,586Compare →
Brockton Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.22–123.5 mi159Compare →
Edison Evening AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.19–123.5 mi198Compare →
Southeastern Regional Vocational TechnicalEnrollment path unverified8.59–123.5 mi1,597Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Easton

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$17,844NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Oliver Ames High

Oliver Ames High is a public high school in North Easton, MA, part of Easton, serving approximately 1,076 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #307 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oliver Ames High

What grades does Oliver Ames High serve?

Oliver Ames High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oliver Ames High?

Oliver Ames High has an enrollment of approximately 1,076 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ames High?

The student-teacher ratio at Oliver Ames High is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oliver Ames High rank in MA?

Oliver Ames High ranks #307 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Oliver Ames High's MySchoolScout rating?

Oliver Ames High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Oliver Ames High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oliver Ames High has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Oliver Ames High a charter school?

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

Is Oliver Ames High a Title I school?

No, Oliver Ames High is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,076
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
86
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
4-Year Graduation
98.0%
Area population (ZIP 02356)
12,547
Area average commute
31.8 min
Area median age
46.6
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 02356; 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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