Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School

1315 Washington Street
Norwood, MA 02062

www.norwood.k12.ma.us/cms

807 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School, located in Norwood, Massachusetts, serves as a core academic institution for the town’s middle-grade students. As part of the Norwood Public Schools district, the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and challenging learning environment that addresses the diverse developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum focuses on building strong foundational skills in core academic subjects while encouraging students to explore personal interests through various electives and extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond its academic program, Coakley Middle School places a high priority on student well-being, community engagement, and social-emotional growth. The school utilizes its Washington Street campus to facilitate a collaborative atmosphere where students, faculty, and families work together to prepare young learners for the rigors of high school and beyond. By integrating technology and modern pedagogical strategies, the school aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are prepared to contribute positively to the broader Norwood community.

807

Total Students

70.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	171
Black	129
Asian	46
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	8

White
427 (52.9%)
Hispanic
171 (21.2%)
Black
129 (16.0%)
Asian
46 (5.7%)
Two or More
25 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Norwood
Phone:	(781)762-7880
Website:	http://www.norwood.k12.ma.us/cms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	807
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 272

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 272