How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Balch | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Norwood, MA | Norwood, MA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 303 | 807 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.1:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Balch | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 52.9% |
| African American | 10.6% | 16.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 41.6% | 21.2% |
| Asian | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.7% | 3.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Balch | Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 303:1 | 133.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 32.0% | 28.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 53 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.