Holten Richmond Middle School serves 790 students in grades 6-8.
Holten Richmond Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Holten Richmond Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
790 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Holten Richmond Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Holten Richmond Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1146 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%

Hispanic
10%
22%

Black
2%
10%

White
84%
57%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
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 Holten Richmond Middle School's ranking?
Holten Richmond Middle School is ranked #1146 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Holten Richmond Middle School?
790 students attend Holten Richmond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Holten Richmond Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Holten Richmond Middle School?
Holten Richmond Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Holten Richmond Middle School offer ?
Holten Richmond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Holten Richmond Middle School part of?
Holten Richmond Middle School is part of Danvers School District.
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