Serving 380 students in grades 6-8, Southbridge 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 380 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southbridge Middle School's student population of 380 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
380 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Campus Size
88 acres
Average Class Size
14 students
School Rankings
Southbridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southbridge Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1540 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
63%
26%
Black
4%
10%
White
29%
51%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southbridge Middle School's ranking?
Southbridge Middle School is ranked #1540 out of 1,626 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?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Southbridge Middle School?
380 students attend Southbridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Southbridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southbridge Middle School?
Southbridge Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southbridge Middle School offer ?
Southbridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southbridge Middle School part of?
Southbridge Middle School is part of Southbridge School District.
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