Ashfield Middle School

225 Coe Road
Brockton, MA 02302
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Ashfield 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 17% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ashfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Ashfield Middle School's student population of 469 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
469 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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School Rankings

Ashfield 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 Ashfield Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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)
#1379 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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17%
37%
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24%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
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Hispanic
15%
23%
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Black
52%
10%
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White
25%
56%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Ashfield Middle School's ranking?
Ashfield Middle School is ranked #1379 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ashfield Middle School often compared to?
Ashfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Ashfield Middle School?
469 students attend Ashfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ashfield Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ashfield Middle School?
Ashfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ashfield Middle School offer ?
Ashfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ashfield Middle School part of?
Ashfield Middle School is part of Brockton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 469 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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