Norwell Middle School
Tel:
(781)659-8814
- Norwell Middle School serves 519 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 66% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Norwell Middle School's student population of 519 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 519 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Norwell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Norwell Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
| Overall School Rank | #321 out of 1,671 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 3% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 95% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.35 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Norwell School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Norwell Middle School is Norwell High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is South Shore Charter Public School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William G Vinal (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Norwell Norwell High School Grades: 9-12 | 709 students
0.8 miles
18 South Street
Norwell, MA 02061
(781)659-8810 0.8 9-12 709 - Norwell William G Vinal Grades: PK-5 | 489 students
1.9 miles
102 Old Oaken Bucket Road
Norwell, MA 02061
(781)659-8820 1.9 PK-5 489 - Hanover So Shore Vocational Technical High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12 | 636 students
2.3 miles
476 Webster Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781)878-8822 2.3 9-12 636 - Hanover Center Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 349 students
2.8 miles
65 Silver Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781)826-2631 2.8 K-2 349 - Hanover Sylvester Grades: 3-4 | 228 students
2.9 miles
495 Hanover Street
Hanover, MA 02339
(781)826-3844 2.9 3-4 228
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