Serving 515 students in grades 4-7, Turkey Hill 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 64% (which was equal to the Massachusetts state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-7
Total Students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)69%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)8%
19%
Black
(15-16)2%
9%
White
(15-16)90%
63%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% MA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% MA state average).
How many students attend Turkey Hill Middle School?
515 students attend Turkey Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Turkey Hill Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Turkey Hill Middle School?
Turkey Hill Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Turkey Hill Middle School offer ?
Turkey Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-7
What school district is Turkey Hill Middle School part of?
Turkey Hill Middle School is part of Lunenburg School District.
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