For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,748 students in Lexington, MA. The top ranked public middle schools in Lexington, MA are Wm Diamond Middle School and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, MA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lexington, MA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wm Diamond Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Lexington, MA 02420
(781) 861-2460
Grades: 6-8
| 919 students
Rank: #22.
Jonas Clarke Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17 Stedman Rd
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Lexington, MA 02421
(781) 861-2450
Grades: 6-8
| 829 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lexington, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lexington, MA include Wm Diamond Middle School and Jonas Clarke Middle School. Lexington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Massachusetts.
How many public middle schools are located in Lexington, MA?
2 public middle schools are located in Lexington, MA.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington, MA?
Lexington, MA public middle schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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