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Charles J Prescott

66 Richland Road
Norwood, MA 02062
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Top 30%
Serving 243 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Charles J Prescott 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 41%). 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 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30% in MA
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Charles J Prescott ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Charles J Prescott's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Charles J Prescott ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Charles J Prescott is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#336 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
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60-64%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Charles J Prescott and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
44%
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50-59%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Charles J Prescott and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
26%
7%
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Hispanic
13%
24%
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Black
11%
10%
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White
43%
54%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Charles J Prescott and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Charles J Prescott and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Charles J Prescott's ranking?
Charles J Prescott is ranked #336 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Charles J Prescott often compared to?
Charles J Prescottis often viewed alongside schools like Cornelius M Callahan, Balch by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Charles J Prescott?
243 students attend Charles J Prescott.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Charles J Prescott students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles J Prescott?
Charles J Prescott has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Charles J Prescott offer ?
Charles J Prescott offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Charles J Prescott part of?
Charles J Prescott is part of Norwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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