High Rock School

77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 450 students in grades 6, High Rock School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

High Rock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

High Rock School's student population of 450 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
450 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

High Rock School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of High Rock School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
#235 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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61%
37%
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73%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
72%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Rock School's ranking?
High Rock School is ranked #235 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend High Rock School?
450 students attend High Rock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of High Rock School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of High Rock School?
High Rock School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does High Rock School offer ?
High Rock School offers enrollment in grades 6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is High Rock School part of?
High Rock School is part of Needham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 450 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 61% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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