Old Post Road

Summary:

Old Post Road is an exceptional elementary school located in East Walpole, MA, serving 457 students in grades K-5. As part of the Walpole school district, which is ranked 57 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating, Old Post Road has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating its strong academic performance.

Old Post Road consistently outperforms the Walpole district and the state of Massachusetts in MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.06% of Old Post Road students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 54.76% in Walpole and 39.17% statewide. In Mathematics, 80.95% of Old Post Road students were proficient or better, compared to 64.22% in Walpole and 40.91% statewide. The school's performance in Science is also exceptional, with 87.18% of students proficient or better, compared to 54.79% in Walpole and 41.95% statewide. Additionally, Old Post Road excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 5% of Massachusetts elementary schools for Hispanic students and the top 2% for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

While Old Post Road's performance is exceptional, the nearby schools in the Walpole district, such as Boyden, Fisher, and Elm Street School, also demonstrate strong academic results, with several of them ranking in the top 25% of Massachusetts elementary schools. This suggests that the Walpole district as a whole is providing a high-quality education to its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 99 Old Post Road
       East Walpole, MA  02032


(508) 660-7219

District: Walpole

SchoolDigger Rank:
25th of 916 Massachusetts Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,382 Help


Students who attend Old Post Road usually attend:

Middle:    Bird Middle
High:    Walpole High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  457

Racial breakdown:

White:
77.2%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Old Post Road ranks better than 97.3% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Walpole School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.42. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.2%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Post Road is 13.8, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Walpole School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Post Road is $15,382, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Walpole School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Post Road:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Post Road 25th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Old Post Road in the ranking list.)

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Walpole:

SchoolDigger ranks Walpole 57th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Old Post Road

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Rank History for all students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.36 222nd 884 74.9%
2004 70.19 296th 882 66.4%
2005 76.03 229th 887 74.2%
2006 74.89 227th 911 75.1%
2007 73.55 244th 911 73.2%
2008 75.96 212th 908 76.7%
2009 81.52 149th 909 83.6%
2010 81.31 160th 920 82.6%
2011 78.10 206th 924 77.7%
2012 74.79 235th 930 74.7%
2013 78.18 191st 928 79.4%
2014 85.25 87th 926 90.6%
2015 88.29 60th 914 93.4%
2016 88.52 66th 932 92.9%
2017 87.83 79th 938 91.6%
2018 90.15 54th 934 94.2%
2019 92.41 34th 942 96.4%
2021 92.25 51st 936 94.6%
2022 91.39 67th 932 92.8%
2023 92.62 51st 928 94.5%
2024 94.42 25th 916 97.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.16 264th 886 70.2%
2019 76.10 131st 896 85.4%
2021 90.86 40th 894 95.5%
2022 92.67 28th 905 96.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.88 111th 685 83.8%
2022 96.31 4th 772 99.5%
2023 94.60 9th 757 98.8%
2024 92.71 20th 760 97.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.20 55th 893 93.8%
2019 86.40 86th 902 90.5%
2021 88.31 84th 898 90.6%
2022 82.47 149th 901 83.5%
2023 89.56 65th 887 92.7%
2024 92.17 39th 886 95.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.16 69th 898 92.3%
2019 95.14 8th 907 99.1%
2021 92.40 35th 904 96.1%
2022 95.29 12th 908 98.7%
2023 93.08 36th 896 96.0%
2024 94.81 19th 891 97.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.47 41st 925 95.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.39 2nd 379 99.5%
2023 98.76 3rd 420 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Old Post Road

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.30 32nd 772 95.9%
2019 93.00 18th 780 97.7%
2021 91.65 19th 765 97.5%
2022 89.07 39th 764 94.9%
2023 90.27 35th 762 95.4%
2024 92.93 16th 753 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Old Post Road

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1989 285 7 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1990 288 8 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1991 284 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1992 268 7 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1993 299 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 305
1994 470 9 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1995 576 8 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1996 576 8 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 591
1997 589 7 5 4 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1998 564 9 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 549 10 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2000 540 12 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 565
2001 504 12 4 10 1 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 467 12 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 467 12 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 471 10 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2005 454 9 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 477
2006 490 8 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2007 469 9 7 13 0 n/a n/a 9 507
2008 475 13 7 23 3 n/a n/a 3 524
2009 437 18 7 23 3 0 5 0 493
2010 424 18 7 27 0 0 7 0 483
2011 431 17 11 27 2 0 5 0 493
2012 413 18 14 31 3 0 8 0 487
2013 391 20 16 31 6 0 11 0 475
2014 382 25 16 27 6 0 11 0 467
2015 403 7 14 27 4 0 13 0 468
2016 387 11 13 32 4 0 11 0 458
2017 376 11 13 31 3 0 8 0 442
2018 360 11 9 25 2 0 12 0 419
2019 384 11 7 30 0 0 14 0 446
2020 367 14 9 37 1 0 19 0 447
2021 359 13 12 44 1 0 25 0 454
2022 374 13 15 47 0 0 22 0 471
2023 353 12 15 48 1 0 28 0 457

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old Post Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 n/a n/a n/a
1989 293 n/a n/a n/a
1990 297 n/a n/a n/a
1991 294 n/a n/a n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a n/a
1993 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 484 n/a n/a n/a
1995 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 606 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 568 n/a 0.0 5.6
2000 565 n/a 0.0 5
2001 531 n/a 0.0 4.5
2002 489 n/a n/a 7.4
2003 489 n/a n/a 7.4
2004 492 30.9 15.9 7.5
2005 477 29.7 16.1 7.3
2006 517 32.7 15.8 6.6
2007 507 33.0 15.4 4.4
2008 524 31.9 16.4 8.4
2009 493 32.2 15.3 8.1
2010 483 29.4 16.4 10.4
2011 493 28.3 17.4 10.5
2012 487 29.2 16.6 9.7
2013 475 29.6 16.0 16.4
2014 467 31.6 14.7 15
2015 468 33.0 14.1 15.8
2016 458 32.0 14.3 n/a
2017 442 32.4 13.6 n/a
2018 419 30.0 13.9 n/a
2019 446 31.5 14.1 n/a
2020 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
2021 454 32.0 14.1 n/a
2022 471 31.9 14.7 n/a
2023 457 33.0 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Old Post Road

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 271 n/a n/a n/a
1989 293 n/a n/a n/a
1990 297 n/a n/a n/a
1991 294 n/a n/a n/a
1992 279 n/a n/a n/a
1993 305 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 484 n/a n/a n/a
1995 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 591 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 606 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 584 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 568 n/a 0.0 5.6
2000 565 n/a 0.0 5
2001 531 n/a 0.0 4.5
2002 489 n/a n/a 7.4
2003 489 n/a n/a 7.4
2004 492 30.9 15.9 7.5
2005 477 29.7 16.1 7.3
2006 517 32.7 15.8 6.6
2007 507 33.0 15.4 4.4
2008 524 31.9 16.4 8.4
2009 493 32.2 15.3 8.1
2010 483 29.4 16.4 10.4
2011 493 28.3 17.4 10.5
2012 487 29.2 16.6 9.7
2013 475 29.6 16.0 16.4
2014 467 31.6 14.7 15
2015 468 33.0 14.1 15.8
2016 458 32.0 14.3 n/a
2017 442 32.4 13.6 n/a
2018 419 30.0 13.9 n/a
2019 446 31.5 14.1 n/a
2020 447 33.0 13.5 n/a
2021 454 32.0 14.1 n/a
2022 471 31.9 14.7 n/a
2023 457 33.0 13.8 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Old Post Road

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $218 (1.5%) $14,292 (98.5%) $14,510
2020 $167 (1.1%) $14,595 (98.9%) $14,762
2021 $711 (4.6%) $14,671 (95.4%) $15,382

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Post Road

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 51st of 928 Elementary schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old Post Road)7463.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)7161.5
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5643.9
 12.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old Post Road)8173.9
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Walpole)6767.3
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4941
 8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Post Road)7965.8
 13.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)6654
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Post Road)7785.5
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Walpole)6570.5
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Post Road)8773.2
 13.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)7367
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old Post Road)7473.2
 0.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Walpole)6763.7
 3.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Old Post Road)8876.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Science (Walpole)7361.6
 11.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old Post Road)8167.2
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Walpole)6756.3
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Old Post Road)7777.5
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Walpole)6561.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Old Post Road)8876.1
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Walpole)6553.6
 11.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students446457
 2.5%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian01
Asian715
 114.3%
Hispanic3048
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White384353
 8.1%
Two or More Races1428
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Post Road

Students at Old Post Road are 77% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Students who attend Old Post Road usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bird Middle
High : Walpole High

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Old Post Road.

Yes! Old Post Road is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 25th of 916 Massachusetts elementary schools.


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