A
Very Good
90/100

Wakefield Memorial High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 60 Farm Street, Wakefield, MA 01880
Overall
A
90/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 71% · Math 69% proficient · 74th percentile in Massachusetts
Graduation
A+
98% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

90
Repit Score
out of 100
840
Students
enrolled
10.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%74/100reading 72nd percentile, math 75th percentile among Massachusetts high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%94/10098% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% 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 −4 points worse 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 proficiency71% (+18 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency69% (+20 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate98% (+12 pts vs. state avg 86%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

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
White77%72%reading +10 pts, math +9 pts75th percentile (list)
Low-income45%35%reading +6 pts, math +0 pts51st 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 60 Farm Street
City Wakefield
ZIP Code 01880
District 2511910
NCES School ID 251191001951
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01880

Understanding the community around Wakefield Memorial High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $125,707
Per Capita Income $65,037
Poverty Rate 2.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 62.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.9%
High School or Higher 95.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $646,400
Median Rent $1,742
Owner-Occupied 71.5%
Renter-Occupied 28.5%
View full data for ZIP 01880 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Wakefield Memorial High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.5%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 79.3%
Hispanic/Latino 9.6%
Black 3.5%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 840
Teachers (FTE) 83.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Wakefield Memorial High?
Wakefield Memorial High has a Repit School Score of 90 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Wakefield Memorial High?
Wakefield Memorial High has 840 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1.
What grades does Wakefield Memorial High serve?
Wakefield Memorial High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Wakefield Memorial High receive per student?
Wakefield Memorial High receives $24,351 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Wakefield Memorial High in 01880 ▼
Avg Home Value
$829,034
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,834
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
28.5%

Other Schools in 01880

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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