Serving 248 students in grades 6-7, Converse 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 was 39% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 47% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-7
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)39%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)47%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
3%
10%
White
84%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
43%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Converse Middle School?
248 students attend Converse Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Converse Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Converse Middle School?
Converse Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Converse Middle School offer ?
Converse Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-7
What school district is Converse Middle School part of?
Converse Middle School is part of Palmer School District.
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