Bird Middle School
- Bird Middle School serves 480 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Bird Middle School's student population of 480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 480 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bird Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bird Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #561 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 9% |
| White | 87% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Walpole School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bird Middle School is Norfolk County Agricultural (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Old Post Road (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- East Walpole Old Post Road Grades: K-5 | 442 students
0.6 miles
99 Old Post Road
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508)660-7219 0.6 K-5 442 - Walpole Fisher Grades: K-5 | 456 students
1.1 miles
65 Gould Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508)660-7234 1.1 K-5 456 - Walpole Norfolk County Agricultural Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 534 students
1.1 miles
400 Main Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508)668-0268 1.1 9-12 534 - Walpole Walpole High School Grades: 9-12 | 1143 students
1.1 miles
275 Common Street
Walpole, MA 02081
(508)660-7257 1.1 9-12 1143 - East Walpole Tec Connections Academy Commonwealth Virtual School Grades: K-12 | 1119 students
1.2 miles
141 Mansion Drive
East Walpole, MA 02032
(508)647-6500 1.2 K-12 1119
School Reviews
| 5 i really like all the teachers they are very nice and very good at what they do, the secretarys are very nice and caring to what u need. - Posted by Student/Alumni - chris |
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