Raymond J Grey Junior High School

16 Charter Rd
Acton, MA 01720
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Top 10%
Serving 825 students in grades 7-8, Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10% in MA
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Raymond J Grey Junior High School's student population of 825 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
825 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
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School Rankings

Raymond J Grey Junior High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Raymond J Grey Junior High School is 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (MA)
#133 out of 1631 schools
(Top 10%)
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80%
41%
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65%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Raymond J Grey Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Raymond J Grey Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
36%
7%
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Hispanic
8%
24%
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Black
3%
10%
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White
50%
54%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Raymond J Grey Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Raymond J Grey Junior High School's ranking?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School is ranked #133 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Raymond J Grey Junior High School often compared to?
Raymond J Grey Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Glenn Middle School, Wayland Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Raymond J Grey Junior High School?
825 students attend Raymond J Grey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Raymond J Grey Junior High School students are White, 36% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Raymond J Grey Junior High School?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Raymond J Grey Junior High School offer ?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Raymond J Grey Junior High School part of?
Raymond J Grey Junior High School is part of Acton-Boxborough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 825 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 76% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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