Walton
Tel:
(781) 246-6494
- Walton serves 205 students in grades 1-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Walton placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40%.
Top Placements
Walton places among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Walton's student population of 205 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-4 |
| Total Students | 205 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Walton is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Walton is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #355 out of 1666 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 52% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | n/a |
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 89% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wakefield School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Walton is Wakefield Memorial High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Galvin Middle School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wakefield Early Childhood Center At The Doyle School Grades: PK | 126 students
0.9 miles
11 Paul Avenue
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6420 0.9 PK 126 - Wakefield Galvin Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 1,044 student
1.0 miles
525 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6410 1.0 5-8 1,044 - Reading Joshua Eaton Grades: K-5 | 388 students
1.3 miles
365 Summer Avenue
Reading, MA 01867
(781) 942-9161 1.3 K-5 388 - Wakefield Dolbeare Grades: K-4 | 448 students
1.4 miles
340 Lowell Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
(781) 246-6480 1.4 K-4 448 - Stoneham Robin Hood Grades: PK-4 | 382 students
1.4 miles
70 Oak Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
(781) 279-3870 1.4 PK-4 382
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