E W Thurston Middle School serves 662 students in grades 6-8.
E W Thurston Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (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 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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: 662 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E W Thurston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
E W Thurston Middle School's student population of 662 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
662 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E W Thurston Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 E W Thurston Middle School is 0.45, 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
#312 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
7%
Hispanic
8%
23%
Black
2%
10%
White
73%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 E W Thurston Middle School's ranking?
E W Thurston Middle School is ranked #312 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend E W Thurston Middle School?
662 students attend E W Thurston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E W Thurston Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Thurston Middle School?
E W Thurston Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E W Thurston Middle School offer ?
E W Thurston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E W Thurston Middle School part of?
E W Thurston Middle School is part of Westwood School District.
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