South Middle School vs. East Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,021 students in grades 5-8, East 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 44% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
532 students
1,021 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
77 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#509 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#669 out of 1644 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
259
Grade 6 Students
174
248
Grade 7 Students
175
235
Grade 8 Students
183
279
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
22%
% Hispanic
3%
7%
% Black
2%
6%
% White
67%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%