O'donnell Middle School

211 Cushing Street
Stoughton, MA 02072

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O'donnell Middle School serves 808 students in grades 6-8.

O'donnell Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 808 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

O'donnell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

O'donnell Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

808 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

70 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

O'donnell Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of O'donnell Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1151 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

26%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of O'donnell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

39%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of O'donnell Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

15%

22%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in O'donnell Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

24%

10%

This chart display the percentage of Black students in O'donnell Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

White

49%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in O'donnell Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.68

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of O'donnell Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Stoughton School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

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?

26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend O'donnell Middle School?

808 students attend O'donnell Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

49% of O'donnell Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of O'donnell Middle School?

O'donnell Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is O'donnell Middle School part of?

O'donnell Middle School is part of Stoughton School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 808 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education