Marblehead Veterans Middle School

217 Pleasant Street
Marblehead, MA 01945
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Marblehead Veterans Middle School serves 390 students in grades 7-8.
Marblehead Veterans Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than 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 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marblehead Veterans Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Marblehead Veterans Middle School's student population of 390 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings

Marblehead Veterans Middle School is ranked within the top 20% 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 Marblehead Veterans Middle School is 0.29, 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)
Overall Testing Rank
#261 out of 1644 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
84%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.29
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 Marblehead Veterans Middle School's ranking?
Marblehead Veterans Middle School is ranked #261 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Marblehead Veterans Middle School?
390 students attend Marblehead Veterans Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Marblehead Veterans Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marblehead Veterans Middle School?
Marblehead Veterans Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Marblehead Veterans Middle School offer ?
Marblehead Veterans Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Marblehead Veterans Middle School part of?
Marblehead Veterans Middle School is part of Marblehead School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 390 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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