Skip to main content

Needs Improvement

#1641 of 1,793 schools in MA

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

School · Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District · East Walpole, MA

A school in East Walpole, MA where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

141 Mansion Drive, East Walpole, MA 02032

  • Math 20% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MA 44% (2025)
  • 43.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.1Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency19.9% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-29.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.0Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate43%
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$7,572
Chronic Absenteeism45.4%

Students at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency20%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
44%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 24% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).

Show all 12 years
2014
Math
42%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2023
Math
26%
ELA
39%
2024
Math
20%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
20%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 123 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.7% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Norwood Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition7.2PK–101.0 mi32Compare →
Beacon Scholastic AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated3–124.2 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$7,572NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is listed in TEC Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is a public school in East Walpole, MA, part of Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School District, serving approximately 2,907 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,641 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School

What grades does Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School serve?

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 2,907 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School rank in MA?

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School ranks #1,641 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School a charter school?

No, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School a Title I school?

No, Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.

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

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,907
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
125
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.4%
4-Year Graduation
43.0%
Area population (ZIP 02032)
4,914
Area median age
35.8
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.
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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.