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Middleborough School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,870 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 39% (versus the Massachusetts public school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,823 Schools
# Students
2,870 Students
915,717 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
77,162 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Middleborough School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 391 school districts in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 395 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Graduation Rate
95%
89.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.5%
22.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.66
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
10%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
83%
51%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,815 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,203. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,914 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$23,079 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$72 MM
$25,209 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,815
$25,203
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$24,914
$27,530
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Middleborough School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middleborough High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
71 East Grove Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2010
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2010
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Mary K. Goode Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Mayflower Avenue
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2045
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2045
Gr: 1-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
John T. Nichols Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
112 Tiger Drive
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2020
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 Mayflower Avenue
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2040
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2040
Gr: 1-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
219 North Main Street
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Middleboro, MA 02346
(508) 946-2032
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Middleborough School District?
Middleborough School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,870 students.
What is the rank of Middleborough School District?
Middleborough School District is ranked #260 out of 391 school districts in Massachusetts (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Massachusetts school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
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 13:1, 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 $24,914 is less than the state median of $27,530. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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