The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)6%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
15%
Black
(09-10)5%
8%
White
(09-10)73%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ayer School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Middle School?
244 students attend Ayer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ayer Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ayer Middle School offer ?
Ayer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ayer Middle School part of?
Ayer Middle School is part of Ayer School District.
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