Serving 411 students in grades 5-8, Point Webster 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 33% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Point Webster Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Point Webster Middle School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Point Webster 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 Point Webster Middle School is 0.75, which is more 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
#1004 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
36%
7%
Hispanic
17%
24%
Black
18%
10%
White
25%
54%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Point Webster Middle School's ranking?
Point Webster Middle School is ranked #1004 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Point Webster Middle School often compared to?
Point Webster Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School, Atlantic Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Point Webster Middle School?
411 students attend Point Webster Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Point Webster Middle School students are Asian, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Point Webster Middle School?
Point Webster Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Point Webster Middle School offer ?
Point Webster Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Point Webster Middle School part of?
Point Webster Middle School is part of Quincy School District.
School Reviews
1 5/9/2022
Sub-par facilities, below average academics but good teachers.
5 8/8/2014
my child likes going to class and I recommend it to anyone that wants to make a good future for their children
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