Serving 821 students in grades 6-8, Easton Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 821 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Easton Middle School's student population of 821 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
821 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Easton Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Easton Middle School is 0.41, 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
#435 out of 1631 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
8%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
76%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Easton Middle School's ranking?
Easton Middle School is ranked #435 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Easton Middle School?
821 students attend Easton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Easton Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Easton Middle School?
Easton Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Easton Middle School offer ?
Easton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Easton Middle School part of?
Easton Middle School is part of Easton School District.
School Reviews
5 5/1/2012
Best school ever. great food :) lots of hands on student involvement. Have many extracurricular, march madness, etc. The principal is the best!
From a 6th grade student.
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