For the 2024 school year, there are 8 alternative public middle schools serving 1,428 students in Massachusetts.
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts are Next Wave Junior High School, Keough Memorial Academy and New Mission High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massachusetts alternative public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Alternative Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Next Wave Junior High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bonair Street
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 629-5640
Grades: 7-8
| 18 students
Rank: #22.
Keough Memorial Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Harpin Street
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Bellingham, MA 02019
(508) 883-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
Rank: #33.
New Mission High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
655 Metropolitan Ave
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-6437
Grades: 7-12
| 543 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Chicopee Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12 Dare Way
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Chicopee, MA 01020
(413) 594-3449
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Huntington Therapeutic Day School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1121 Warren Avenue
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 580-7203
Grades: 4-12
| 61 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #4 - 74. - 7.
Southbridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25 Cole Avenue
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Southbridge, MA 01550
(508) 764-5414
Grades: 6-12
| 42 students
Rank: #88.
Young Achievers
Alternative School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Outlook Road
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Mattapan, MA 02126
(617) 635-6804
Grades: PK-8
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts?
The top ranked alternative public middle schools in Massachusetts include Next Wave Junior High School, Keough Memorial Academy and New Mission High School.
How many alternative public middle schools are located in Massachusetts?
8 alternative public middle schools are located in Massachusetts.
What is the racial composition of students in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts alternative public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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