Serving 206 students in grades 7-8, Clarence R Edwards 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
70%
25%
Black
16%
10%
White
10%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
5%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Clarence R Edwards Middle School?
206 students attend Clarence R Edwards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Clarence R Edwards Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Clarence R Edwards Middle School?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Clarence R Edwards Middle School offer ?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Clarence R Edwards Middle School part of?
Clarence R Edwards Middle School is part of Boston School District.
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