Serving 415 students in grades 5-8, Harwich 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 45% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
415 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)66%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
7%
10%
White
81%
51%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Monomoy Regional School District
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?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Harwich Middle School?
415 students attend Harwich Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Harwich Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harwich Middle School?
Harwich Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harwich Middle School offer ?
Harwich Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Harwich Middle School part of?
Harwich Middle School is part of Monomoy Regional School District.
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