Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Hingham Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 878 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Hingham Middle School's student population of 878 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
878 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hingham Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hingham Middle School is 0.22, 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
#179 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
4%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
88%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Hingham Middle School's ranking?
Hingham Middle School is ranked #179 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hingham Middle School often compared to?
Hingham Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Hingham Middle School?
878 students attend Hingham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Hingham Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hingham Middle School?
Hingham Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hingham Middle School offer ?
Hingham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hingham Middle School part of?
Hingham Middle School is part of Hingham School District.
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