James P Timilty Middle School

205 Roxbury Street
Roxbury, MA 02119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, James P Timilty 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

James P Timilty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

James P Timilty Middle School's student population of 205 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
205 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

James P Timilty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James P Timilty Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (MA)
#1617 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
37%
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10-14%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
59%
23%
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Black
34%
10%
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White
2%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is James P Timilty Middle School's ranking?
James P Timilty Middle School is ranked #1617 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend James P Timilty Middle School?
205 students attend James P Timilty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of James P Timilty Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James P Timilty Middle School?
James P Timilty Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does James P Timilty Middle School offer ?
James P Timilty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James P Timilty Middle School part of?
James P Timilty Middle School is part of Boston School District.

School Reviews

5   5/24/2014
The quality of the teaching staff at the Timilty Middle School has been excellent for many years. Turnover among teachers is low. The school has many partnerships, giving access to excellent music, art, sports, and extracurricular activities such as debate. They have an excellent debate team, which is now undefeated for the last three years. It is part of the Boston Debate League. Other partnerships include Mass General Hospital mentoring program for science, and Squashbusters, where students compete in squash and later compete for college scholarships. Both of these are outstanding programs. There are many other opportunities at this school.
- Posted by Teacher - tknoe

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 205 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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