Old Post Road

99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032

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10/

Top 10%

Tel: (508) 660-7219

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Old Post Road serves 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Old Post Road placed in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Old Post Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Old Post Road's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2017

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

454 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

32 teachers

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School Rankings

Old Post Road is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Old Post Road is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#122 out of 1667 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

68%

37%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

74%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

14:1

12:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

10%

22%

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Black

10%

White

79%

57%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.37

0.62

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Old Post Road and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Walpole School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Old Post Road's ranking?

Old Post Road ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Old Post Road?

454 students attend Old Post Road.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Old Post Road students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Post Road?

Old Post Road has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Old Post Road offer ?

Old Post Road offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Old Post Road part of?

Old Post Road is part of Walpole School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 454 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education