Middleborough School District

30 Forest Street
Middleborough, MA 02346
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,998 students in Middleborough School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
Public Schools in Middleborough School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,837 Schools
# Students
2,998 Students
916,334 Students
# Teachers
214 Teachers
77,716 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Middleborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 393 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MA)
#256 out of 397 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
40%
41%
37%
44%
43%
44%
94%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.65
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
25%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
83%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,568 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,845. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $36,470 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MA)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$21,850 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$22,544 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,568
$23,845
Spending / Student
$36,470
$24,602

Best Middleborough School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middleborough High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
71 East Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2010
Grades: 9-12
| 827 students
Rank: #22.
John T. Nichols Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Tiger Drive
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #33.
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
41 Mayflower Avenue
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2040
Grades: 1-5
| 584 students
Rank: #44.
Mary K. Goode Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31 Mayflower Avenue
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2045
Grades: 1-5
| 611 students
Rank: n/an/a
219 North Main Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Grades: PK-K
| 267 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Middleborough School District?
Middleborough School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,998 students.
What is the rank of Middleborough School District?
Middleborough School District is ranked #250 out of 393 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Middleborough School District?
83% of Middleborough School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Middleborough School District?
Middleborough School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What is Middleborough School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $36,470 is higher than the state median of $24,602. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,998 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : 94% (Top 50% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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