Of the 1,975 students who took part in the MCAS, 44.4% met the testing standard while 11.5% exceeded expectations, according to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
The number of Walpole Public Schools District students who met or exceeded expectations grew by 0.5% from the previous school year.
Walpole Public Schools District roughly covers schools within Norfolk County and has a main office in Walpole.
In the 2023-24 school year, 464,640 students took the English Language Arts test in Massachusetts with 194,364 students passing, 7% less than the year before.
Massachusetts spends more money on K-12 education per pupil than most other states, ranking fifth in the nation, according to a 2025 report. The state allocates over $24,000 per pupil, totaling $22.5 billion annually.
| School Name | Students who met standards (%) | Students who exceed standards (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Bird Middle School | 42.5% | 9.2% |
| Boyden School | 40.5% | 4.3% |
| Eleanor N. Johnson Middle School | 39.7% | 11.3% |
| Elm Street School | 47.9% | 9.7% |
| Fisher School | 45.2% | 16.3% |
| Old Post Road School | 50.8% | 16.3% |
| Walpole High School | 51.1% | 13.2% |



