B+
Above Average
83/100

Norwell Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 328 Main Street, Norwell, MA 02061
Overall
B+
83/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.8 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
C+
Students gain 1.14 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 50th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Massachusetts for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

83
Repit Score
out of 100
500
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1002.8 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%50/100Students gain 1.14 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.88 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 6% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +6 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency74% (+21 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency74% (+25 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White74%73%reading +15 pts, math +17 pts87th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 328 Main Street
City Norwell
ZIP Code 02061
District 2509030
NCES School ID 250903001456
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02061

Understanding the community around Norwell Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $179,777
Per Capita Income $69,097
Poverty Rate 2.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 74.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 65.9%
High School or Higher 97.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $736,500
Median Rent $1,905
Owner-Occupied 90.5%
Renter-Occupied 9.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Norwell Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 91.2%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
Black 1.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 500
Teachers (FTE) 42.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has a Repit School Score of 83 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Norwell Middle School?
Norwell Middle School has 500 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Norwell Middle School serve?
Norwell Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Norwell Middle School receive per student?
Norwell Middle School receives $21,546 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Norwell Middle School in 02061 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,080,728
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,637
1-Year Change
+8.6%
% Renters
9.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026