Serving 742 students in grades 6-12, John J Duggan 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 14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower 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 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John J Duggan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
John J Duggan Middle School's student population of 742 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
742 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John J Duggan 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 John J Duggan Middle School is 0.58, 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
#1420 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
59%
23%
Black
25%
10%
White
12%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 John J Duggan Middle School's ranking?
John J Duggan Middle School is ranked #1420 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are John J Duggan Middle School often compared to?
John J Duggan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like M Marcus Kiley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John J Duggan Middle School?
The graduation rate of John J Duggan Middle School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend John J Duggan Middle School?
742 students attend John J Duggan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of John J Duggan Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John J Duggan Middle School?
John J Duggan Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does John J Duggan Middle School offer ?
John J Duggan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is John J Duggan Middle School part of?
John J Duggan Middle School is part of Springfield School District.
School Reviews
3 1/5/2019
This Is a great picture of the school. The facilities are older, We had our son go to Central as the high school Is an alternitive high school and not like Central
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