The Woodville School is a public elementary school at 30 Farm Road in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The present building was built in 2003, replacing an older building that was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Woodville School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodville School serves a central area in Wakefield, MA, covering approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodville School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Woodville School's student population of 456 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Woodville School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodville School is 0.41, 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
#345 out of 1626 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
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)9.4%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Wakefield Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodville School's ranking?
Woodville School is ranked #345 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Woodville School often compared to?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Woodville School?
456 students attend Woodville School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Woodville School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodville School?
Woodville School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Woodville School offer ?
Woodville School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Woodville School part of?
Woodville School is part of Wakefield School District.
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