Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Joseph Case Jr High 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 34% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 499 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
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School Overview
Joseph Case Jr High School's student population of 499 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
499 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joseph Case Jr High 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 Joseph Case Jr High School is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#907 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
3%
23%
Black
1%
10%
White
92%
56%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Joseph Case Jr High School's ranking?
Joseph Case Jr High School is ranked #907 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Joseph Case Jr High School often compared to?
Joseph Case Jr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Middle School, Kickemuit Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Case Jr High School?
499 students attend Joseph Case Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Joseph Case Jr High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joseph Case Jr High School?
Joseph Case Jr High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Joseph Case Jr High School offer ?
Joseph Case Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Joseph Case Jr High School part of?
Joseph Case Jr High School is part of Swansea School District.
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