Balch Elementary School

Balch Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5
1170 Washington St,  Norwood, MA
South Norwood Neighborhood
Norwood Public Schools
3.5
309 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Diane Ferreira
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
27%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%

GreatSchools Rating

3
Test Scores
2
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
1.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
1.7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
38.8%
Hispanic
36.5%
Black
15.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/12/2019
My son has been there 2 years and we love it.
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2.0 parent
6/8/2016
The disconnect between parents and the school is a wide gap that appears to be purposely kept that way. Examples-My son had NO room parent in his class, parents were not encouraged to attend the school counsel meetings, and most importantly we were left in the dark as to what we should be doing at h...
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