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#284 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 16% in state

Schofield

Elementary School · Wellesley

27 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Enrollment

299

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

8.2

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#284 of 1,793

In Wellesley

#7 of 10

public schools

In district

#7 of 10

Wellesley

School environment

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Schofield

8.2/10

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

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6.8/10

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6.7/10

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About Schofield

Schofield is a public elementary school in Wellesley, MA, part of Wellesley. Schofield serves approximately 299 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Schofield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Schofield show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.5 pts below district
  • This school 8.2 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.7
  • MA avg 6.3

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.26 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+23.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.4 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment9.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$29,216
Chronic Absenteeism9.4%

Schofield — Students at Schofield score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 72.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.2% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 75.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.3% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 76 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2009
Math
72%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
74.8%
ELA
81.8%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
76.3%
ELA
68.3%
2023
Math
77.3%
ELA
72.3%
2024
Math
74.7%
ELA
69%
2025
Math
66%
ELA
69%

* 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: 7.0/10.

How Schofield Compares

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

Overall Score
8.2/10
84th percentile in MA
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
7.0/10
Very Good
Environment
9.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
26 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

Location

27 Cedar Street, Wellesley, MA 02481

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Schofield may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. A E Angier (rated 9.8/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Waban), which scores notably higher. Another option is Newman Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Needham), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Eliot (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Needham), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Wellesley, see our Wellesley schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Preschool at Wellesley Schools Wellesley 0.5 mi 6.8
ST JOHN SCHOOL Wellesley 0.5 mi 6.7
Joseph E Fiske Wellesley 0.6 mi 9.0
John Eliot Needham 1.2 mi 9.3
A E Angier Waban 1.1 mi 9.8
Williams Auburndale 1.5 mi 9.0
Sunita L. Williams Elementary Needham 1.5 mi 7.8
MONTESSORI DAY SCHOOL OF WELLESLEY HILLS Wellesley Hls 1.3 mi
Peirce West Newton 1.9 mi 8.6
Wellesley Sr High Wellesley 1.8 mi 8.9
LEARNING PREP SCHOOL West Newton 2.1 mi 7.4
C C Burr Auburndale 2.3 mi 8.7
HAPPY CHILD PRESCHOOL/DAY CARE CENTER Newton 1.8 mi
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Needham 2.0 mi
Zervas Waban 1.9 mi 6.9
Newman Elementary Needham 2.7 mi 9.6
MEADOWBROOK SCHOOL OF WESTON Weston 2.6 mi 9.0
Wellesley Middle Wellesley 2.2 mi 9.6
FUSION ACADEMY NEWTON Newton 2.1 mi 5.3
Needham High Needham 2.6 mi 8.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02481 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$250,001

Median Home Value

$1,642,700

Median Rent

$3,064/mo

Population

17,262

College Educated

90.1%

Homeownership

87.2%

Avg Commute

27.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Median Age

36.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Schofield

What grades does Schofield serve?

Schofield serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Schofield?

Schofield has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Schofield?

The student-teacher ratio at Schofield is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Schofield rank in MA?

Schofield ranks #284 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Schofield's MySchoolScout rating?

Schofield has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Schofield?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Schofield has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Schofield a charter school?

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

Is Schofield a Title I school?

No, Schofield is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
16 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
299
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.4%

District

Wellesley
District Enrollment
4,101
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$29,216
District Rank
#7 of 10

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