Norton Middle School

215 West Main Street
Norton, MA 02766
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 582 students in grades 6-8, Norton 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 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Norton Middle School's student population of 582 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Norton Middle School 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 Norton Middle School is 0.24, 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
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State Level (MA)
#999 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30%
37%
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45%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
87%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.24
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Norton Middle School's ranking?
Norton Middle School is ranked #999 out of 1,644 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Norton Middle School often compared to?
Norton Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Attleborough Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Norton Middle School?
582 students attend Norton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Norton Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norton Middle School?
Norton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Norton Middle School offer ?
Norton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Norton Middle School part of?
Norton Middle School is part of Norton School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 582 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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