Atlantic Middle School

86 Hollis Avenue
Quincy, MA 02171
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 521 students in grades 6-8, Atlantic 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 42% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower 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 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Atlantic Middle School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
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School Rankings

Atlantic 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 Atlantic Middle School is 0.62, 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
This School
State Level (MA)
#784 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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42%
37%
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48%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
53%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
23%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
31%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.62
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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 Atlantic Middle School's ranking?
Atlantic Middle School is ranked #784 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Atlantic Middle School often compared to?
Atlantic Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Atlantic Middle School?
521 students attend Atlantic Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Atlantic Middle School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Atlantic Middle School?
Atlantic Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Atlantic Middle School offer ?
Atlantic Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Atlantic Middle School part of?
Atlantic Middle School is part of Quincy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 521 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 48% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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