E W Thurston Middle School

850 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, E W Thurston Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20% in MA
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

E W Thurston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

E W Thurston Middle School's student population of 661 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
661 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
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School Rankings

E W Thurston Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E W Thurston Middle School is 0.45, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#173 out of 1631 schools
(Top 20%)
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67%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of E W Thurston 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.
70%
44%
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75-79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of E W Thurston 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
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
11%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
73%
54%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of E W Thurston Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E W Thurston Middle School's ranking?
E W Thurston Middle School is ranked #173 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are E W Thurston Middle School often compared to?
E W Thurston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School, Weston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend E W Thurston Middle School?
661 students attend E W Thurston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E W Thurston Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Thurston Middle School?
E W Thurston Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E W Thurston Middle School offer ?
E W Thurston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E W Thurston Middle School part of?
E W Thurston Middle School is part of Westwood School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 661 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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