Overlook Middle School
Tel:
(978) 827-1425
Overlook Middle School serves 573 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Overlook Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Overlook Middle School's student population of 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Overlook Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,666 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Overlook Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #822 out of 1666 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 52% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 20% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 93% | 60% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ashburnham-Westminster School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 719 students
0.2 miles
9 Oakmont Drive
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5907 0.2 9-12 719 - Ashburnham Briggs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 553 students
0.8 miles
96 Williams Rd
Ashburnham, MA 01430
(978) 827-5750 0.8 PK-5 553 - Gardner Gardner Middle School Grades: 5-7 | 543 students
2.9 miles
297 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1603 2.9 5-7 543 - Gardner Gardner High School Grades: 8-12 | 690 students
3.0 miles
200 Catherine Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 632-1600 3.0 8-12 690 - Gardner Pathways Early College Innovation School Grades: 11-12 | 36 students
3.0 miles
444 Green Street
Gardner, MA 01440
(978) 630-9480 3.0 11-12 36
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