Serving 647 students in grades 5-8, Abington Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 647 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Abington Middle School's student population of 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abington Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abington Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#886 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
13%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
77%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abington Middle School's ranking?
Abington Middle School is ranked #886 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Abington Middle School often compared to?
Abington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodsdale Elementary School, Abington High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Abington Middle School?
647 students attend Abington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Abington Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abington Middle School?
Abington Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Abington Middle School offer ?
Abington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Abington Middle School part of?
Abington Middle School is part of Abington School District.
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