Serving 523 students in grades 7-12, Ralph C Mahar Regional 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 29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 523 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in MA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ralph C Mahar Regional ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Ralph C Mahar Regional's student population of 523 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
523 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ralph C Mahar Regional 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 Ralph C Mahar Regional is 0.30, which is less 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
#1218 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
10%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
83%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ralph C Mahar Regional's ranking?
Ralph C Mahar Regional is ranked #1218 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Ralph C Mahar Regional often compared to?
Ralph C Mahar Regionalis often viewed alongside schools like Athol-royalston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ralph C Mahar Regional?
The graduation rate of Ralph C Mahar Regional is 80-84%, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 90%.
How many students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional?
523 students attend Ralph C Mahar Regional.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Ralph C Mahar Regional students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ralph C Mahar Regional?
Ralph C Mahar Regional has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ralph C Mahar Regional offer ?
Ralph C Mahar Regional offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Ralph C Mahar Regional part of?
Ralph C Mahar Regional is part of Ralph C Mahar School District.
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