Serving 807 students in grades 6-8, Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 807 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School's student population of 807 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
807 students
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1060 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
6%
8%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
16%
10%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School's ranking?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is ranked #1060 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School often compared to?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wm H Galvin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School?
807 students attend Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School offer ?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School part of?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is part of Norwood School District.
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