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Wayland Middle School vs. Raymond J Grey Junior High School

Should you attend Wayland Middle School or Raymond J Grey Junior High 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
Wayland Middle School
201 Main Street
Wayland, MA 01778
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Raymond J Grey Junior High School
16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

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

Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades 6-8, Wayland Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher 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 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 813 students in grades 7-8, Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
667 students
813 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wayland Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Raymond J Grey Junior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
70 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wayland Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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

#116 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 10%)
#163 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
76%
(Top 10% in MA)
79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65%
(Top 20% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
76%
(Top 10% in MA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wayland Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Acton-Boxborough 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 Wayland Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Raymond J Grey Junior High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
247
-
Grade 7 Students
216
399
Grade 8 Students
204
414

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wayland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Acton-Boxborough 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%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wayland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wayland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
72%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wayland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Acton-Boxborough 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wayland Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Acton-Boxborough School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wayland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Acton-Boxborough 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
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wayland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Acton-Boxborough 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
3%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wayland Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wayland 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 Raymond J Grey Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Acton-Boxborough 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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