Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)59%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
82%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
676 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Westfield School District.
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