Serving 447 students in grades 6-8, Daniel L Joyce 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 447 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Daniel L Joyce Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Daniel L Joyce Middle School's student population of 447 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Daniel L Joyce 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 Daniel L Joyce Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
12%
24%
Black
9%
10%
White
69%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel L Joyce Middle School's ranking?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School is ranked #1018 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?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Daniel L Joyce Middle School?
447 students attend Daniel L Joyce Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Daniel L Joyce Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel L Joyce Middle School?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Daniel L Joyce Middle School offer ?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel L Joyce Middle School part of?
Daniel L Joyce Middle School is part of Woburn School District.
School Reviews
5 5/9/2022
I study there and is the best school I have ever been on and the People are very nice I love all my friends
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