Serving 394 students in grades 6-8, Bourne Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bourne Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Buzzards Bay, MA, encompassing approximately 52.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bourne Middle School's student population of 394 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Bourne Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bourne Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1173 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bourne Middle School's ranking?
Bourne Middle School is ranked #1173 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Bourne Middle School often compared to?
Bourne Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Barnstable Intermediate School, Dennis-yarmouth Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bourne Middle School?
394 students attend Bourne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Bourne Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bourne Middle School?
Bourne Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bourne Middle School offer ?
Bourne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bourne Middle School part of?
Bourne Middle School is part of Bourne School District.
In what neighborhood is Bourne Middle School located?
Bourne Middle School is located in the Bourne neighborhood of Buzzards Bay, MA. There are 1 other public schools located in Bourne.
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