Serving 261 students in grades 4-6, Ware 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 35% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ware Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Ware, MA, covering approximately 40 square miles. Families typically experience a 10 to 12-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 7.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ware Middle School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
261 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
School Rankings
Ware 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 Ware Middle School is 0.38, 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
#1099 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 22-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
12%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
4%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
78%
51%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
34%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ware Middle School's ranking?
Ware Middle School is ranked #1099 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?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Ware Middle School?
261 students attend Ware Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Ware Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ware Middle School?
Ware Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ware Middle School offer ?
Ware Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Ware Middle School part of?
Ware Middle School is part of Ware School District.
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