Southbridge Middle School

132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550
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Bottom 50%
Serving 405 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 11% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). 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 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Southbridge Middle School's student population of 405 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
405 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Southbridge Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southbridge Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1572 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Southbridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Southbridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Southbridge Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
60%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
34%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Southbridge Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Southbridge Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southbridge Middle School's ranking?
Southbridge Middle School is ranked #1572 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
405 students attend Southbridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Southbridge Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southbridge Middle School?
Southbridge Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Southbridge Middle School part of?
Southbridge Middle School is part of Southbridge School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 405 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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