Serving 415 students in grades 6-8, Hastings Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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: 415 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Middle School's student population of 415 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
415 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hastings 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 Hastings Middle School is 0.32, 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
#935 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-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 Hastings Middle School's ranking?
Hastings Middle School is ranked #935 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Hastings Middle School often compared to?
Hastings Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dighton Middle School, Cyril K. Brennan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
415 students attend Hastings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Hastings Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hastings Middle School offer ?
Hastings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hastings Middle School part of?
Hastings Middle School is part of Fairhaven School District.
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