Maria Weston Chapman Middle School serves 1,195 students in grades 5-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 1,195 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School's student population of 1,195 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 112 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,195 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is 0.53, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
16%
24%
Black
8%
10%
White
66%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
1,195 students attend Maria Weston Chapman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Maria Weston Chapman Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Maria Weston Chapman Middle School offer ?
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Maria Weston Chapman Middle School part of?
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is part of Weymouth School District.
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