Serving 455 students in grades 6-8, Nauset Regional Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nauset Regional Middle's attendance zone covers the entire district of Orleans, MA, encompassing approximately 75.6 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 12.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nauset Regional Middle School's student population of 455 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nauset Regional Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nauset Regional Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#898 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
79%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nauset Regional Middle School's ranking?
Nauset Regional Middle School is ranked #898 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Nauset Regional Middle School often compared to?
Nauset Regional Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cape Cod Lighthouse Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Nauset Regional Middle School?
455 students attend Nauset Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Nauset Regional Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nauset Regional Middle School?
Nauset Regional Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nauset Regional Middle School offer ?
Nauset Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nauset Regional Middle School part of?
Nauset Regional Middle School is part of Nauset School District.
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