Serving 404 students in grades 2-3, Ralph Wheelock School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 2-3
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Ralph Wheelock School's attendance zone covers the entire Medfield, MA school district, encompassing approximately 14.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located up to 4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph Wheelock School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Ralph Wheelock School's student population of 404 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ralph Wheelock School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Wheelock School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 1626 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
87%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.7%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph Wheelock School's ranking?
Ralph Wheelock School is ranked #77 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Wheelock School?
404 students attend Ralph Wheelock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ralph Wheelock School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ralph Wheelock School?
Ralph Wheelock School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph Wheelock School offer ?
Ralph Wheelock School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ralph Wheelock School part of?
Ralph Wheelock School is part of Medfield School District.
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