Balch
Regular School · Norwood, MA
Balch is a regular school school in Norwood, Massachusetts, serving grades 01–05 with 303 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 10.4:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic/Latino | 126 | 42% |
| White | 114 | 38% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 11% |
| Asian | 20 | 7% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 1% |
| Total enrollment | 303 | 153M / 150F |
English Language Learners: 107 (35% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 25-29% | 36.7% | 171 |
| Reading Proficiency | 35-39% | 49.2% | 170 |
| Science Proficiency | 40-49% | — | 44 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 303 | 100% |
Contact & Location
1170 Washington Street PO Box 67
Norwood, MA 02062
Phone: (781)762-0694
http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/balchOther Schools in District
- Charles J Prescott Elementary
- Cornelius M Callahan Elementary
- F A Cleveland Elementary
- George F. Willett Elementary
- John P Oldham Elementary
- Norwood High High
- Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School Middle
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 02062) → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Massachusetts teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
250906001460
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD