North Middle School (Closed 2023)

350 Southampton Road
Westfield, MA 01085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 54% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 59% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
676 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MA)
(17-18)
54%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North 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 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
59%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
11%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
10%
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White
82%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.32
This chart displays the diversity score of North Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% MA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% MA state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
676 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of North Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Westfield School District.

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