Paul R Baird Middle School

1 Rooney Road
Ludlow, MA 01056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Paul R Baird 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 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Paul R Baird Middle School's student population of 516 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
516 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Paul R Baird 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 Paul R Baird Middle School is 0.38, 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)
#1259 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Paul R Baird Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
31%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Paul R Baird 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.
23%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Paul R Baird 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 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Paul R Baird 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
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
18%
24%
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Black
2%
10%
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White
77%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
This chart displays the diversity score of Paul R Baird 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
32%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Paul R Baird Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Paul R Baird Middle School's ranking?
Paul R Baird Middle School is ranked #1259 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Paul R Baird Middle School?
516 students attend Paul R Baird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paul R Baird Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul R Baird Middle School?
Paul R Baird Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paul R Baird Middle School offer ?
Paul R Baird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul R Baird Middle School part of?
Paul R Baird Middle School is part of Ludlow School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 516 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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