Top Rankings
Walpole School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,818 students in Walpole School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Walpole School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,818 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Walpole School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 397 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.65
# American Indian Students
8 Students
2,192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
215 Students
67,818 Students
% Asian Students
8%
7%
# Hispanic Students
226 Students
230,769 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
25%
# Black Students
113 Students
88,074 Students
% Black Students
4%
10%
# White Students
2,142 Students
483,656 Students
% White Students
76%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
785 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
41,339 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
79
32,288
# Students in K Grade:
288
62,105
# Students in 1st Grade:
292
64,458
# Students in 2nd Grade:
295
66,664
# Students in 3rd Grade:
326
64,731
# Students in 4th Grade:
302
65,978
# Students in 5th Grade:
290
67,142
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
67,086
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
68,011
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
68,221
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
73,757
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
73,439
# Students in 11th Grade:
238
71,886
# Students in 12th Grade:
254
68,770
# Ungraded Students:
6
1,798
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,060 is higher than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,060
$23,845
Spending / Student
$26,762
$24,602
Best Walpole School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Old Post Road
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508) 660-7219
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #22.
Walpole High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7257
Grades: 9-12
| 946 students
Rank: #33.
Fisher
(Math: 72% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7234
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #44.
Elm Street School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: K-5
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Boyden
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1852 Washington Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7216
Grades: K-5
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Elm Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Walpole, MA 02081
(508) 660-7374
Grades: PK
| 79 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walpole School District?
Walpole School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,818 students.
What is the rank of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District is ranked #52 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walpole School District?
76% of Walpole School District students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walpole School District?
Walpole School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Walpole School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,762 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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