East Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend East Middle School or South Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 971 students in grades 5-8, East 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 is 47% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher 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 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 514 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
971 students
514 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#678 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#422 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
244
-
Grade 6 Students
259
159
Grade 7 Students
244
172
Grade 8 Students
224
183
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
25%
25%
% Hispanic
7%
5%
% Black
6%
3%
% White
59%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
