Excellent
#115 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 6% in state
Ralph Wheelock School
Elementary School · Medfield · Medfield, MA
A Medfield elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
17 Elm Street, Medfield, MA 02052
- Math 79% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ralph Wheelock School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 76% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 42 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Ralph Wheelock School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average387/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Medfield), 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
$214,801
Median home value
$869,400
Median rent
$1,652/mo
College educated
76.3%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
2.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02052; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| FisherEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 3.0 mi | 244 | Compare → |
| Martha JonesEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 275 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Medfield
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ralph Wheelock School is listed in Medfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ralph Wheelock School
Ralph Wheelock School is a public elementary school in Medfield, MA, part of Medfield, serving approximately 398 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ralph Wheelock School
What grades does Ralph Wheelock School serve?
Ralph Wheelock School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Ralph Wheelock School?
Ralph Wheelock School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ralph Wheelock School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ralph Wheelock School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ralph Wheelock School rank in MA?
Ralph Wheelock School ranks #115 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Ralph Wheelock School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ralph Wheelock 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 Ralph Wheelock School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ralph Wheelock School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ralph Wheelock School a charter school?
No, Ralph Wheelock School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ralph Wheelock School a Title I school?
No, Ralph Wheelock School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.8%
- Phone
- (508) 359-6316
- Area population (ZIP 02052)
- 12,923
- Area average commute
- 33.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 02052; 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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