Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School

650 Newman Avenue
Seekonk, MA 02771
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 451 students in grades 6-8, Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School's student population of 451 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
451 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School is 0.32, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#638 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
82%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.32
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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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 Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School's ranking?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School is ranked #638 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School often compared to?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mildred Aitken School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School?
451 students attend Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School offer ?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School part of?
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School is part of Seekonk School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 451 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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