Ayer Middle School (Closed 2011)

141 Washington St
Ayer, MA 01432
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%) for the 2009-10 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%) for the 2009-10 school year.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
55%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)
75%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
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American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)
6%
6%
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Hispanic
(09-10)
11%
15%
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Black
(09-10)
5%
8%
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White
(09-10)
73%
69%
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Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
5%
2%
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Diversity Score
n/a
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Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
27%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
6%
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School District Name
Ayer School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Middle School?
244 students attend Ayer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ayer Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ayer Middle School offer ?
Ayer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ayer Middle School part of?
Ayer Middle School is part of Ayer School District.

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