Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 425
441
Total Enrollment
11.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–6
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

High Rock School is a public middle serving grades 6–6 in Needham, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 441 students. It is part of the Needham district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–6
DistrictNeedham
County25021
CityNeedham
ZIP02492
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250837002690

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment441
White69.6%
Hispanic / Latino7.3%
Black / African American3.4%
Asian11.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races7.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
69.6%
Hispanic
7.3%
Black
3.4%
Asian
11.8%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)