Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Thurgood Marshall Middle School serves 1,317 students in grades 6-8.
Thurgood Marshall Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,317 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 1,317 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,644 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1489 out of 1644 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
72%
22%
Black
10%
10%
White
8%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
1,317 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Middle School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Middle School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is part of Lynn School District.
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