Douglas Middle School vs. Miscoe Hill School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 298 students in grades 6-8, Douglas 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 41% (which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 635 students in grades 5-8, Miscoe Hill 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 32% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
298 students
635 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#931 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#980 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
168
Grade 6 Students
106
138
Grade 7 Students
99
161
Grade 8 Students
93
168
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
87%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
