Winthrop Middle School

60 Payson Street
Winthrop, MA 02152
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, Winthrop 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 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Winthrop Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Winthrop Middle School's student population of 423 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
423 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Winthrop 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 Winthrop Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#835 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Winthrop Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Winthrop 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.
45%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Winthrop 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.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Winthrop 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Winthrop Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
80%
56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Winthrop Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Winthrop Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Winthrop Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winthrop Middle School's ranking?
Winthrop Middle School is ranked #835 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?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winthrop Middle School?
423 students attend Winthrop Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Winthrop Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop Middle School?
Winthrop Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop Middle School offer ?
Winthrop Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop Middle School part of?
Winthrop Middle School is part of Winthrop School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 423 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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