Middle Schools in Needham

Summary:

Needham, Massachusetts is home to two exceptional middle schools, Pollard Middle and High Rock School, which consistently demonstrate outstanding academic performance and provide a high-quality education for their students.

Pollard Middle is a standout school, ranking 15th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students excel on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with over 70% proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science across all grades. High Rock School is also a high-performing middle school, with over 75% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Both Needham middle schools significantly outperform the district and state averages on MCAS assessments, demonstrating their ability to provide an exceptional educational experience. While the schools have some differences in per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, they both maintain a strong commitment to academic excellence and supporting student learning.

District Detail

1330 Highland Avenue
Needham, MA 02492

(781) 455-0400

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 348 Massachusetts districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 5,493

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2025)				MCAS Next Generation Science (2025)		MCAS Next Generation Civics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Pollard Middle	Public	7-8	200 Harris Avenue	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0480	867	79	10.9		625 (72.1%)	33 (3.8%)	55 (6.3%)	105 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.5%)	96	15^th of 484 public middle schools	96.9%		96.8	9^th of 493 public middle schools	98.2%	6		72.8	80.1	76.3		75.2	81.7	78.4	68.0	68.0	70.5	$24,168
High Rock School	Public	6	77 Ferndale Road	Needham	02492	Norfolk County	Needham	No	No	No	No	(781) 455-0400	441	37	11.7		307 (69.6%)	15 (3.4%)	32 (7.3%)	52 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (7.3%)								(n/a)	75.8			75.8	79.3			79.3				$24,211

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Wellesley	1.85 mi	9	7^th
Dover	2.26 mi	1	12^th
Newton	3.32 mi	22	34^th
Natick	3.54 mi	7	53^rd
Dedham	3.94 mi	7	174^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.