John T Reid Middle School vs. Theodore Herberg Middle School
Should you attend John T Reid Middle School or Theodore Herberg 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
John T Reid Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Theodore Herberg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 450 students in grades 6-8, John T Reid 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 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 496 students in grades 6-8, Theodore Herberg 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 27% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
450 students
496 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1526 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1082 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
155
165
Grade 7 Students
129
146
Grade 8 Students
166
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
19%
16%
% Black
13%
10%
% White
53%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
13%
