Cameron Middle School vs. Walsh Middle School
Should I attend Cameron Middle School or Walsh Middle School? 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
Cameron Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Walsh Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 6-8, Cameron 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 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 733 students in grades 6-8, Walsh Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
533 students
733 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1197 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#821 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
163
227
Grade 7 Students
171
249
Grade 8 Students
199
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
24%
37%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
64%
49%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
