Quabbin Regional Middle School (Closed 2024)

800 South Street
Barre, MA 01005
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Quabbin Regional Middle High School is a secondary school in Barre, Massachusetts, United States, for students in grades 6-12; it serves as the middle school and high school for the Quabbin Regional School District.
Serving 527 students in grades 6-8, Quabbin Regional 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 was 37% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
#877 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
41%
42%
44%
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Panther
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Quabbin Regional Middle School's ranking?
Quabbin Regional Middle School is ranked #877 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Quabbin Regional Middle School?
527 students attend Quabbin Regional Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Quabbin Regional Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quabbin Regional Middle School?
Quabbin Regional Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Quabbin Regional Middle School offer ?
Quabbin Regional Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Quabbin Regional Middle School part of?
Quabbin Regional Middle School is part of Quabbin School District.

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