Overlook Middle School
Tel:
(978)827-1425
- Overlook Middle School serves 570 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (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 53% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 39%.
School Overview
- Overlook Middle School's student population of 570 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 570 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Overlook Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Overlook Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. 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 | #587 out of 1,671 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 53% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 9% |
| White | 95% | 61% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.10 | 0.36 |
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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 | Ashburnham-Westminster School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Overlook Middle School is Oakmont Regional High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gardner Middle School (2.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Briggs Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ashburnham Oakmont Regional High School Grades: 9-12 | 702 students
0.2 miles
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978)827-5907 0.2 9-12 702 - Ashburnham Briggs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 536 students
0.8 miles
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978)827-5750 0.8 PK-5 536 - Gardner Gardner Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 547 students
2.9 miles
297 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978)632-1603 2.9 5-7 547 - Gardner Gardner High School Grades: 8-12 | 711 students
3.0 miles
200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978)632-1600 3.0 8-12 711 - Gardner Pathways Early College Innovation School Grades: 11-12 | 38 students
3.0 miles
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978)630-9480 3.0 11-12 38
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