A+ Top 1%

High Rock School

Grades 06-06 NEEDHAM, MA

Moved up 22 places from 2024 to 2025

#5 State Rank
A+ District Grade
77 Ferndale Road, NEEDHAM, MA 02492
High Attendance 96.3%
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
430 Students
96.3% Attendance Rate
64.8 Composite Score
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MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

English Language Arts

76% Meeting or exceeding expectations

28% exceeding expectations

2023 74% 74%
2024 71% 71%
2025 76% 76%

Mathematics

79% Meeting or exceeding expectations

21% exceeding expectations

2023 75% 75%
2024 70% 70%
2025 79% 79%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025English Language Arts06 76%28%
2025Mathematics06 79%21%
2024English Language Arts06 71%30%
2024Mathematics06 70%22%
2023English Language Arts06 74%24%
2023Mathematics06 75%18%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

430 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 68.6%
Asian 12.3%
Multiracial 7.9%
Hispanic 7.4%
Black 3.7%

Gender

54.9% Male
45.1% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.4%
Special Education 21.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch 8.8%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

96.3% Attendance Rate
3.5% Chronic Absence

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Location

77 Ferndale Road, NEEDHAM, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is High Rock School's grade rating?

High Rock School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #5 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 1% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend High Rock School?

Approximately 430 students are enrolled at High Rock School.

How does High Rock School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, High Rock School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (76% proficient), Mathematics (79% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at High Rock School?

High Rock School has an attendance rate of 96.3%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is High Rock School part of?

High Rock School is part of Needham School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.