High Rock School (Ranked Top 10% for 2026)

77 Ferndale Road
Needham, MA 02492

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Top 10%

Serving 447 students in grades 6, High Rock School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is 74% (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 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 6
Enrollment: 447 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
: Top 10% in MA
: 75% (Top 10%)
: 74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 10%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

High Rock School's student population of 447 students has grown by 13% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6
(Supplemental Virtual)

Total Students

447 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School
2023	446
2022	450
2021	394
2020	450
2019	450
2018	421
2017	421
2016	451
2015	447
2014	427
2013	482
2012	437
2011	448

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School
2023	37
2022	38
2021	37
2020	36
2019	36
2018	38
2017	38
2016	38
2015	37
2014	33
2013	36
2012	35
2011	32

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School Calendar

School Motto

Learning - Self-Discovery - Caring for Others

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

High Rock School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of High Rock School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (MA)

#90 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	High Rock School
2023	#90
2022	#66
2021	#235
2019	#82
2018	#235
2017	#176
2016	#110
2015	#198
2014	#189
2013	#262
2012	#254

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75%

42%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	75%	42%	73%
2022	80%	41%	71%
2021	61%	37%	65%
2019	77%	51%	75%
2018	79%	52%	75%
2017	85%	53%	77%
2016	88%	64%	83%
2015	84%	61%	82%
2014	84%	61%	80%
2013	83%	61%	81%
2012	81%	59%	78%

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74%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2022	74%	44%	70%
2021	73%	49%	74%
2019	82%	54%	78%
2018	79%	56%	75%
2017	81%	54%	76%
2016	92%	71%	87%
2015	88%	69%	86%
2014	90%	69%	86%
2013	85%	69%	85%
2012	88%	69%	85%
2011	91%	70%	86%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	12:1	12:1	13:1
2022	12:1	12:1	13:1
2021	11:1	12:1	13:1
2020	13:1	13:1	14:1
2019	13:1	13:1	14:1
2018	11:1	13:1	14:1
2017	11:1	13:1	14:1
2016	12:1	13:1	14:1
2015	12:1	13:1	14:1
2014	13:1	14:1	15:1
2013	14:1	14:1	15:1
2012	13:1	14:1	15:1
2011	14:1	14:1	16:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

13%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	12%	7%	12%
2022	11%	7%	11%
2021	10%	7%	10%
2020	7%	7%	9%
2019	7%	7%	9%
2018	8%	8%	9%
2017	8%	8%	9%
2016	9%	6%	9%
2015	8%	6%	8%
2014	8%	6%	8%
2013	8%	6%	8%
2012	5%	6%	7%
2011	5%	7%	7%

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Hispanic

25%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	7%	24%	7%
2022	8%	23%	7%
2021	5%	22%	6%
2020	6%	21%	6%
2019	6%	21%	6%
2018	7%	19%	5%
2017	7%	19%	5%
2016	2%	19%	5%
2015	4%	18%	5%
2014	4%	17%	5%
2013	4%	16%	4%
2012	5%	16%	4%
2011	4%	15%	3%

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Black

10%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	4%	10%	3%
2022	3%	10%	3%
2021	6%	10%	3%
2020	2%	9%	3%
2019	2%	9%	3%
2018	1%	9%	2%
2017	1%	9%	2%
2016	3%	9%	2%
2015	1%	9%	2%
2014	3%	9%	3%
2013	4%	9%	3%
2012	4%	8%	3%
2011	4%	8%	3%

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White

73%

53%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	71%	54%	72%
2022	72%	56%	73%
2021	74%	57%	75%
2020	80%	59%	77%
2019	80%	59%	77%
2018	79%	61%	79%
2017	79%	61%	79%
2016	80%	63%	80%
2015	83%	64%	82%
2014	81%	65%	81%
2013	81%	66%	82%
2012	84%	67%	84%
2011	85%	68%	84%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	6%	5%	6%
2022	6%	4%	6%
2021	5%	4%	6%
2020	5%	4%	5%
2019	5%	4%	5%
2018	5%	3%	5%
2017	5%	3%	5%
2016	6%	3%	4%
2015	4%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	2%	3%	2%
2011	2%	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.45

0.65

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	0.48	0.64	0.46
2022	0.46	0.62	0.44
2021	0.44	0.62	0.42
2020	0.35	0.60	0.39
2019	0.35	0.60	0.39
2018	0.37	0.58	0.37
2017	0.37	0.58	0.37
2016	0.35	0.56	0.35
2015	0.30	0.55	0.33
2014	0.34	0.54	0.33
2013	0.34	0.53	0.31
2012	0.29	0.52	0.30
2011	0.27	0.51	0.29

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

35%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	6%	35%	6%
2022	6%	35%	7%
2021	7%	36%	7%
2020	6%	35%	6%
2019	6%	35%	6%
2015	6%	36%	6%
2014	7%	34%	5%
2013	5%	32%	5%
2012	5%	30%	5%
2011	6%	29%	4%
2010	5%	27%	4%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	High Rock School	Massachusetts	Needham School District
2023	2%	4%	1%
2022	2%	4%	1%
2021	2%	4%	1%
2020	2%	4%	1%
2019	2%	4%	1%
2015	1%	4%	1%
2014	1%	5%	2%
2013	2%	5%	2%
2012	2%	5%	1%
2011	2%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	2%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Needham School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Rock School's ranking?

High Rock School is ranked #90 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.

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

75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).

How many students attend High Rock School?

447 students attend High Rock School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of High Rock School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).

What school district is High Rock School part of?

High Rock School is part of Needham School District.

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