Middle Schools in Norwood

Norwood, Massachusetts is home to a single middle school, the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 776 students. The school is part of the Norwood school district, which is ranked 189 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

The Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School has maintained a relatively consistent ranking and performance over the past three school years, with a slight dip in the 2022-2023 school year before rebounding in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally on par with or slightly below the Norwood district and Massachusetts state averages across different subject areas and grade levels. The school has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant representation of minority groups, including African American, Hispanic, and Asian students.

The school's per-student spending of $18,945 for the 2020-2021 school year is relatively high compared to the state average, and the school's student-teacher ratio of 10.9 for the 2022-2023 school year is relatively low, which may contribute to more personalized attention and support for students. Overall, the Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School appears to be a solid, middle-performing school within the Norwood district, with a diverse student population, relatively high per-student spending, and a favorable student-teacher ratio.