Northeast Metro Regional Vocational

100 Hemlock Rd
Wakefield, MA 01880
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,307 students in grades 9-12, Northeast Metro Regional Vocational 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 21% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1% in MA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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School Overview

Northeast Metro Regional Vocational's student population of 1,307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,307 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
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School Rankings

Northeast Metro Regional Vocational ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is 0.56, 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)
#1311 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
37%
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27%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
38%
23%
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Black
5%
10%
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White
55%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
This chart display the diversity score of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥99%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Northeast Metro Regional Vocational and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational's ranking?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is ranked #1311 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Northeast Metro Regional Vocational often compared to?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocationalis often viewed alongside schools like Minuteman Regional High School, Shawsheen Valley Vocational Technical High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
The graduation rate of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is 99%, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
1,307 students attend Northeast Metro Regional Vocational.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northeast Metro Regional Vocational?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Northeast Metro Regional Vocational offer ?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northeast Metro Regional Vocational part of?
Northeast Metro Regional Vocational is part of Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School District.

School Reviews

5   8/14/2014
Many years ago my son attended a pre-k program at your school. It was fantastic. Do you still offer that program?
- Posted by Parent - bermu

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Vocational school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,307 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥99% (Top 1%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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