For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 569 students in Northborough, MA.
The top ranked public middle school in Northborough, MA is Robert E. Melican Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northborough, MA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Northborough have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Northborough, MA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Robert E. Melican Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
145 Lincoln Street
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Northborough, MA 01532
(508) 351-7020
Grades: 6-8
| 569 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Northborough, MA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Northborough, MA include Robert E. Melican Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northborough?
1 public middle schools are located in Northborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Northborough?
Northborough public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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