Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, O'donnell 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: O'Donnell Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire Stoughton, MA school district, encompassing an area of approximately 16.5 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 2.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 4.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
O'donnell Middle School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
801 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
O'donnell 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 O'donnell Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1091 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
31%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 27-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 O'donnell Middle School's ranking?
O'donnell Middle School is ranked #1091 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are O'donnell Middle School often compared to?
O'donnell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stoughton High School, South Elementary 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 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Middle School?
801 students attend O'donnell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of O'donnell Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell Middle School?
O'donnell Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'donnell Middle School offer ?
O'donnell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O'donnell Middle School part of?
O'donnell Middle School is part of Stoughton School District.
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