Serving 398 students in grades 2-3, Ralph Wheelock School ranks in the top 10% 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 65-69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Ralph Wheelock School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ralph Wheelock School is 0.24, 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.
Ralph Wheelock School is ranked #134 out of 1,631 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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ralph Wheelock School?
398 students attend Ralph Wheelock School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ralph Wheelock School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph Wheelock School?
Ralph Wheelock School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph Wheelock School offer ?
Ralph Wheelock School offers enrollment in grades 2-3 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph Wheelock School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 2-3
Enrollment: 398 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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