Wm Diamond Middle School

99 Hancock Street
Lexington, MA 02420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 919 students in grades 6-8, Wm Diamond Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 5% in MA
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Wm Diamond Middle School's student population of 919 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
919 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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School Rankings

Wm Diamond Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wm Diamond Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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)
#26 out of 1631 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wm Diamond 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.
78%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wm Diamond 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.
86%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wm Diamond 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
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
43%
7%
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Hispanic
4%
23%
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Black
4%
10%
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White
41%
56%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Wm Diamond 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
4%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wm Diamond Middle School's ranking?
Wm Diamond Middle School is ranked #26 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Wm Diamond Middle School often compared to?
Wm Diamond Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jonas Clarke Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Wm Diamond Middle School?
919 students attend Wm Diamond Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Wm Diamond Middle School students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm Diamond Middle School?
Wm Diamond Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm Diamond Middle School offer ?
Wm Diamond Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wm Diamond Middle School part of?
Wm Diamond Middle School is part of Lexington School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 919 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 59%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 1%)
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 86% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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