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Northbridge Middle School vs. Sutton Middle School

Should you attend Northbridge Middle School or Sutton Middle School? 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
Northbridge Middle School
171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Sutton Middle School
383 Boston Road
Sutton, MA 01590
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Northbridge 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 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Sutton 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 49% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
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 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
432 students
295 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northbridge Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sutton Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sutton 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

#1203 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
#675 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Bottom 50% in MA)
49%
(Top 50% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sutton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sutton School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northbridge Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Sutton 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 Northbridge Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sutton Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
129
102
Grade 7 Students
147
90
Grade 8 Students
156
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northbridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sutton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northbridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sutton 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
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northbridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sutton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
83%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northbridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sutton 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
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northbridge Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sutton School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.30
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northbridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sutton 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
48%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northbridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Northbridge 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 Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sutton 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
9%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northbridge Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Northbridge 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 reduced-price lunch at Sutton Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sutton 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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