The top reported proficiency rate is 74% in Science. The lowest is 57% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Paul Hanlon
Paul Hanlon is a closed school. The directory lists its operational status as closed, and no current enrollment, staff, or program data exists because the school is no longer operating. What we have from the most recent available year is a snapshot of its academic performance before closure, along with the community context of Westwood, Massachusetts, where it was located.
The testing data from the 2022-23 school year covers students in grades three through eight, which suggests Paul Hanlon served an elementary or middle grade band, though the exact configuration is not fully specified in the record. On the state’s NextGen MCAS assessments, the school’s results showed a mixed picture. In math, well over half of students scored at proficient or above. In English language arts, the share reaching proficiency was higher, and in science, the proportion was higher still, with a notably strong showing. These are moderate to solid proficiency rates, though not at the very top of the state range. A parent considering this school while it was open would have seen a generally capable student body in core subjects, with science standing out as a relative strength. Participation rates were at full attendance for all three subjects.
Beyond test scores, the available data is thin. No enrollment count, racial or ethnic breakdown, economic disadvantage rate, special education share, or English learner population are reported for Paul Hanlon. Likewise, there is no information on staffing, discipline, course access, or attendance. This means a reader cannot assess the school’s peer environment or support structures from this record. The school’s type was regular public school, and it was part of the Westwood district.
Westwood itself is an affluent, primarily residential suburb roughly a dozen miles southwest of Boston. The town has seen steady population growth over recent decades, and its housing market reflects that desirability: home values are very high, and the market remains competitive. The median listing price in the broader county area is near the six-figure range, and typical home values in the school’s zip code are well above national and state benchmarks. The town has multiple public elementary schools, a middle school, and a high school, along with a private Catholic prep school. Westwood’s school district has a reputation for strong performance, and recent community investments include a rebuilt high school and a library expansion. No recent district-level changes with lasting parent impact were found in the search.
Because Paul Hanlon is now closed, families looking at Westwood today would need to consider other schools in the district. The academic data from its last year gives a glimpse into the caliber of instruction in the district’s elementary and middle grades, but it is not a current option for enrollment. The missing enrollment and demographic fields mean we cannot characterize the student body that attended, but the community context of Westwood points to a largely well-resourced population. Any parent interested in this location should contact the Westwood district for information on which school now serves the attendance area that Paul Hanlon once covered, and for current performance data across the district’s active schools.
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