At a glance
Reported students
807
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
70.48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 295 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
267
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School: 807 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 727
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67.75
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.7:1
What the reported data says about Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Norwood. It is one of 9 current school records connected to Norwood. NCES reports 807 students for 2024–25.
Among 295 middle schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 540 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, close to the Massachusetts median of 11.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (52.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 25.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 70.48 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6.05 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 25.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 6.05
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.72
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.53
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White52.9%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black16%
- Asian5.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
- Multiracial3.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Norwood
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Norwood High
High · Grades 09–12
966 reported students
F A Cleveland
Elementary · Grades 01–04
339 reported students
Balch
Elementary · Grades 01–04
303 reported students
Charles J Prescott
Elementary · Grades 01–04
267 reported students
John P Oldham
Elementary · Grades 01–04
261 reported students
George F. Willett
Elementary · Grades KG–01
256 reported students
Public schools near Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walpole Middle School Middle · Walpole | 06–08 | 829 | 2 mi |
| E W Thurston Middle Middle · Westwood | 06–08 | 664 | 3.3 mi |
| Wm H Galvin Middle Middle · Canton | 06–08 | 716 | 4.1 mi |
| Thomas Blake Middle Middle · Medfield | 06–08 | 574 | 4.4 mi |
| Sharon Middle Middle · Sharon | 06–08 | 815 | 5.1 mi |
| Dedham Middle School Middle · Dedham | 06–08 | 555 | 5.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
What grades does Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School serve?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Norwood.
How many students attend Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School reported 807 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 295 Massachusetts middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 727 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 807 students and 70.48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 11.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Norwood attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School in?
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is part of Norwood, based in Norwood, MA, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Walpole Middle School (2 mi), E W Thurston Middle (3.3 mi), Wm H Galvin Middle (4.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.