Hingham Middle School vs. Norwell Middle School
Should I attend Hingham Middle School or Norwell 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
Hingham Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Norwell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 878 students in grades 6-8, Hingham Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 499 students in grades 6-8, Norwell Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (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 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
878 students
499 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#179 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#352 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
313
179
Grade 7 Students
264
160
Grade 8 Students
301
160
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
1%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
88%
93%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
