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Hopkinton Middle School vs. Linden

Should you attend Hopkinton Middle School or Linden? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hopkinton Middle School
88 Hayden Rowe Street
Hopkinton, MA 01748
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Linden
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hopkinton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Linden ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 960 students in grades 6-8, Hopkinton Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 825 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Linden 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 42% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
960 students
825 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hopkinton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linden over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hopkinton Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linden.
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
61 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hopkinton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linden over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hopkinton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linden with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Malden School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#72 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
#759 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hopkinton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linden, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 5% in MA)
42%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hopkinton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Malden School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
74%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hopkinton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Malden School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hopkinton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linden who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Malden School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hopkinton Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Linden by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
85
Grade 1 Students
-
86
Grade 2 Students
-
96
Grade 3 Students
-
98
Grade 4 Students
-
95
Grade 5 Students
-
95
Grade 6 Students
307
86
Grade 7 Students
338
89
Grade 8 Students
315
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
33%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hopkinton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Malden School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hopkinton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Malden School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hopkinton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Malden School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hopkinton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Malden School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hopkinton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hopkinton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linden, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Malden School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.78
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hopkinton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linden, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Malden School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
59%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hopkinton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linden, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Malden School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hopkinton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hopkinton School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linden, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Malden School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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