A+ Top 0%

Grace Farrar Cole School

Grades PK-05 NORWELL, MA

Improved 182 spots from last year

#1 State Rank
A District Grade
81 High Street, NORWELL, MA 02061
MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated December 2025
528 Students
94.7% Attendance Rate
61.5 Composite Score

MCAS Test Scores

Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System results

English Language Arts

66.7% Proficient or Above
11% Advanced

Mathematics

66.3% Proficient or Above
11.7% Advanced

Science

69% Proficient or Above
11% Advanced

Score Trends

Year Subject Grade Proficient+ Advanced
2025 English Language Arts 03 69% 10%
2025 English Language Arts 04 71% 9%
2025 English Language Arts 05 60% 14%
2025 Mathematics 03 63% 13%
2025 Mathematics 04 65% 12%
2025 Mathematics 05 71% 10%
2025 Science 05 69% 11%
2024 English Language Arts 03 69% 15%
2024 English Language Arts 04 53% 15%
2024 English Language Arts 05 54% 10%
2024 Mathematics 03 70% 17%
2024 Mathematics 04 73% 17%
2024 Mathematics 05 64% 10%
2024 Science 05 60% 6%
2023 English Language Arts 03 67% 14%

MCAS is administered annually to students in grades 3-8 and 10. Scores reflect the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level expectations.

Student Demographics

528 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 88.1%
Multiracial 6.6%
Asian 2.7%
Hispanic 1.7%
Black 0.9%

Gender

50.2% Male
49.6% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0.6%
Special Education 13.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch 4.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

94.7% Attendance Rate
8.6% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

81 High Street, NORWELL, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grace Farrar Cole School's grade rating?

Grace Farrar Cole School has earned a grade of A+, ranked #1 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 0% of Massachusetts Elementary 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 Grace Farrar Cole School?

Approximately 528 students are enrolled at Grace Farrar Cole School.

How does Grace Farrar Cole School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Grace Farrar Cole School's proficiency rates are: English Language Arts (67% proficient), Mathematics (66% proficient), Science (69% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Grace Farrar Cole School?

Grace Farrar Cole School has an attendance rate of 94.7%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Grace Farrar Cole School part of?

Grace Farrar Cole School is part of Norwell 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.