Balch
Norwood, MA · Elementary School · Grades 1-5
Performance Overview
About This School
Balch is a elementary school located in Norwood, Massachusetts. The school serves 312 students in grades 1-5.
With a DataScore of 50/100 (C), Balch performs at the state average for Massachusetts. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
Frequently Asked Questions
Balch has a DataScore of 50/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Balch has 312 students enrolled in grades 1-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.1:1.
Yes, Balch is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +14, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Balch is part of the Norwood in Norwood, Massachusetts. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.