Douglas Middle School vs. Miscoe Hill School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 274 students in grades 6-8, Douglas 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 37% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 665 students in grades 5-8, Miscoe Hill 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 28% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
274 students
665 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1009 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
145
Grade 6 Students
93
161
Grade 7 Students
91
162
Grade 8 Students
90
197
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
6%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
