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 442 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 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 531 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 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
442 students
531 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
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
153
209
Grade 7 Students
157
165
Grade 8 Students
132
157
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
21%
17%
% Black
12%
11%
% White
52%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
10%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
12%
