Raymond J Grey Junior High School

16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
10/
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Top 10%
Serving 813 students in grades 7-8, Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Raymond J Grey Junior High School's student population of 813 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
813 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers

School Rankings

Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond J Grey Junior High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#133 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
80%
41%
65%
44%
76%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
52%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymond J Grey Junior High School's ranking?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School is ranked #133 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Raymond J Grey Junior High School often compared to?
Raymond J Grey Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School, Wayland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Raymond J Grey Junior High School?
813 students attend Raymond J Grey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Raymond J Grey Junior High School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond J Grey Junior High School?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymond J Grey Junior High School offer ?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Raymond J Grey Junior High School part of?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 813 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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