Bigelow Middle School serves 465 students in grades 6-8.
Bigelow Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 465 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bigelow Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bigelow Middle School's student population of 465 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
465 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bigelow Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bigelow Middle School is 0.59, 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
#352 out of 1644 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
17%
7%
Hispanic
10%
23%
Black
5%
10%
White
61%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Bigelow Middle School's ranking?
Bigelow Middle School is ranked #352 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bigelow Middle School often compared to?
Bigelow Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Charles E Brown Middle School, F A Day Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Bigelow Middle School?
465 students attend Bigelow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Bigelow Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigelow Middle School?
Bigelow Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bigelow Middle School offer ?
Bigelow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bigelow Middle School part of?
Bigelow Middle School is part of Newton School District.
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