Belchertown High School is public high school located in Belchertown, Massachusetts, United States. The school is home to grades 9 through 12. The current building opened in September 2002.
Serving 343 students in grades 7-8, Jabish 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 is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jabish Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Belchertown, MA school district, covering approximately 55.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jabish Middle School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Jabish 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 Jabish Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1142 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.3%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Boris The Oriole
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jabish Middle School's ranking?
Jabish Middle School is ranked #1142 out of 1,626 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Jabish Middle School?
343 students attend Jabish Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Jabish Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jabish Middle School?
Jabish Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jabish Middle School offer ?
Jabish Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jabish Middle School part of?
Jabish Middle School is part of Belchertown School District.
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