Athol-royalston Middle School vs. Ralph C Mahar Regional
Should I attend Athol-royalston Middle School or Ralph C Mahar Regional? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 439 students in grades 5-8, Athol-royalston 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 15% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 557 students in grades 7-12, Ralph C Mahar Regional 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 24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
7-12
Total Students
439 students
557 students
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1423 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1205 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
35%
Graduation Rate
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85-89%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
112
-
Grade 6 Students
100
-
Grade 7 Students
105
94
Grade 8 Students
122
126
Grade 9 Students
-
102
Grade 10 Students
-
73
Grade 11 Students
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87
Grade 12 Students
-
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
11%
