Grafton Middle School

22 Providence Road
Grafton, MA 01519
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Grafton Middle School serves 513 students in grades 7-8.
Grafton Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (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 55% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Grafton Middle School's student population of 513 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Grafton Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 Grafton Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MA)
Overall Testing Rank
#514 out of 1644 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
22%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
77%
57%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.39
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grafton Middle School's ranking?
Grafton Middle School is ranked #514 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Grafton Middle School often compared to?
Grafton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stacy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Grafton Middle School?
513 students attend Grafton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Grafton Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grafton Middle School?
Grafton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grafton Middle School offer ?
Grafton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grafton Middle School part of?
Grafton Middle School is part of Grafton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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