Serving 541 students in grades 6-8, Blanchard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 541 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Blanchard Middle serves the southern part of Westford, MA, covering an area of approximately 16.4 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blanchard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blanchard Middle School's student population of 541 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
541 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blanchard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blanchard Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
37%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
26%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
56%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blanchard Middle School's ranking?
Blanchard Middle School is ranked #88 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Blanchard Middle School often compared to?
Blanchard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stony Brook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Blanchard Middle School?
541 students attend Blanchard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Blanchard Middle School students are White, 37% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blanchard Middle School?
Blanchard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blanchard Middle School offer ?
Blanchard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Blanchard Middle School part of?
Blanchard Middle School is part of Westford School District.
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