Rockland, MA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Rockland

Rockland is a public school district in Plymouth County, Massachusetts, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. It operates five schools: one closed Memorial Park and four open — R Stewart Esten, John W Rogers Middle, Rockland Senior High, and Phelps Elementary School. Enrollment places it as a mid-sized district for its grade band, with a student body that is majority white, a substantial Hispanic population, and smaller shares of Black, Asian, multiracial, and Native American students. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as those with disabilities or English learner status, was not available in the sources we examined.

On state assessments in math, English language arts, and science for grades three through eight, proficiency rates are below the midpoint among Plymouth County’s districts. A modest share of students meet the state’s proficiency standards, and a parent may want to look into this further with the school to understand how the district supports academic growth. Social studies testing, which Massachusetts administers only in eighth grade, shows a somewhat higher proficiency rate, though still below the county median. The district’s chronic absenteeism rate places it in the bottom quarter of the county, a notable soft spot that families may wish to ask about in terms of attendance initiatives and student engagement.

Per-pupil current spending sits in the upper half of the middle range among county districts, suggesting that the district allocates resources at a level above the county median. Publicly reported NCES fiscal data indicates that Rockland undertook major capital construction expenditures in a recent fiscal year, representing a significant school infrastructure investment; no corroborating news articles about the specific project were located, but the scale of outlay suggests an ongoing commitment to facilities. The district’s high school graduation rate was not present in the data, so we cannot characterize that outcome.

The housing market in the district’s primary zip code, Rockland, shows a typical home value that is below the statewide benchmark but above the national one. A second zip code within the district boundary, Norwell, carries a notably higher home value, indicating a range of housing costs across the community. County-level market data shows that homes in the area sell relatively quickly, with moderate price growth in recent months, suggesting a competitive but not overheated market. Families considering a move into the district will find a mix of housing affordability depending on which part of the district they look at.

The district offers a full PK-12 pathway in a single system, which can appeal to parents who want continuity through elementary, middle, and high school without changing districts. The peer environment reflects a predominantly white student body with a meaningful Hispanic presence. Without program-specific data, we cannot speak to course offerings like advanced placement, career pathways, or dual enrollment, but the district’s spending level suggests it has resources to provide a range of options. The combination of below-midpoint academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and an ongoing capital investment paints a picture of a district in transition, one where facility improvements may signal a broader push to raise student outcomes. Families should seek out current performance trends, attendance strategies, and program details directly from the district to see if it fits their priorities.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,140

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 21%

Black 6%

White 66%

Asian 2%

Two+ 4%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

18%

54%

Gr 4

31%

50%

Gr 5

21%

38%

Gr 6

28%

55%

Gr 7

22%

50%

Gr 8

33%

57%

Gr 38

26%

51%

Math

Gr 3

20%

59%

Gr 4

39%

57%

Gr 5

18%

30%

Gr 6

22%

42%

Gr 7

31%

52%

Gr 8

22%

37%

Gr 38

25%

45%

Science

Gr 5

26%

41%

Gr 8

35%

49%

Gr 38

31%

45%

Social studies

Gr 8

34%

51%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Phelps Elementary School

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

1 grade reported

35%

Grades 3-8

English Language Arts

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Science

1 grade reported

38%

Grades 3-8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

44%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$555,519

Year-over-year change+2.4%

Range across 2 ZIP codes$555K to $1.1M

vs. state typical0.84x

vs. national typical1.51x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (2 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
02370	Rockland	$555K	+2.4%	100.0%
02061	Norwell	$1.1M	+5.6%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,803/mo

Home price / national median income6.6x

Market Activity: Plymouth County

Median listing price$749,900

Median listing price YoY-5.0%

Median price per sq ft$409

Median price per sq ft YoY+3.8%

Median days on market26.3 days

Median days on market YoY+2.9%

Active listings875

Active listings YoY+13.9%

New listings872

New listings YoY+12.4%

Pending listings1,044

Pending listings YoY+446.6%

Hotness: median listing price$748,250

Hotness: median listing price YoY-1.8%

Supply score97.3

Supply score YoY+0.6%

Demand score92.8

Demand score YoY-1.6%

Median listing price (12 months)

Median price per sq ft (12 months)

Median days on market (12 months)

Active listings (12 months)

New listings (12 months)

Pending listings (12 months)

Hotness: median listing price (12 months)

Supply score (12 months)

Demand score (12 months)

Comparison

State typical home value$661,755 (+1.5% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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