Very Good
#640 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 36% in state
Wakefield Memorial High
High School · Wakefield · Wakefield, MA
A high school in Wakefield, MA serving grades 9th – 12th.
60 Farm Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
- Math 50% vs MA 46% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 52% (2025)
- 99%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wakefield Memorial High score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2022, to 55% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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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Where Wakefield Memorial High 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 12Minimal Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average588/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wakefield), 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
$130,419
Median home value
$670,100
Median rent
$1,872/mo
College educated
57.1%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Metro Regional VocationalEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 9–12 | 0.3 mi | 1,343 | Compare → |
| Melrose HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 959 | Compare → |
| Stoneham HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 566 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Wakefield
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $21,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wakefield Memorial High is listed in Wakefield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield Memorial High
Wakefield Memorial High is a public high school in Wakefield, MA, part of Wakefield, serving approximately 840 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wakefield Memorial High
What grades does Wakefield Memorial High serve?
Wakefield Memorial High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wakefield Memorial High?
Wakefield Memorial High has an enrollment of approximately 840 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Memorial High?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Memorial High is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield Memorial High rank in MA?
Wakefield Memorial High ranks #640 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wakefield Memorial High's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield Memorial High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Wakefield Memorial High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield Memorial High has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wakefield Memorial High a charter school?
No, Wakefield Memorial High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield Memorial High a Title I school?
No, Wakefield Memorial High is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 840
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 83
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.0%
- Phone
- (781) 246-6440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 99%+
- Area population (ZIP 01880)
- 27,258
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 01880; 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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