Miles River Middle School

787 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 379 students in grades 6-8, Miles River Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miles River Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Miles River Middle School's student population of 379 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
379 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Miles River Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miles River Middle School is 0.19, 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
This School
State Level (MA)
#137 out of 1644 schools
(Top 10%)
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62%
37%
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78%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
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Hispanic
3%
23%
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Black
n/a
10%
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White
90%
56%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miles River Middle School's ranking?
Miles River Middle School is ranked #137 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Miles River Middle School often compared to?
Miles River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Masconomet Regional Middle School, Manchester Essex Regional Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Miles River Middle School?
379 students attend Miles River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Miles River Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miles River Middle School?
Miles River Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Miles River Middle School offer ?
Miles River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Miles River Middle School part of?
Miles River Middle School is part of Hamilton-Wenham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 379 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 62% (Top 20%)
  • : 78% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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