Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School, a middle-of-the-pack intermediate school in Norwood, Massachusetts, overseen by Norwood, educates 807 students, covering grades 6 through 8. That puts it 48% above the typical public school in Massachusetts, which averages around 547 students.

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is one of 9 schools operated by Norwood, a district that enrolls 3,575 students overall.

In terms of who attends, Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School records that 53% of students identify as White, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest consists of 21% Hispanic, 16% Black, 6% Asian, 3% multiracial. By comparison, Norfolk County as a whole is about 70% White, so the school skews visibly less White than its surroundings.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School shows 70 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.4:1. That tracks the state average closely.

In the broader community, community-level numbers for Norfolk County indicate median household income runs about $130,739, about 59% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. In all, Norfolk County runs 198 public schools (combined enrollment of about 101,300 students), of which Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School is one.

Nearest neighbor: Balch, around 0.4 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School operates from a suburban location.

Five-year trend. Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School's enrollment has rose 9% since 2018, when it stood at 737 (now 807). The White share of enrollment fell from 69% to 53% over that span.

Within the allk12 community for this school, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.