Serving 171 students in grades 4-5, Tilton Upper 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Tilton Upper Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1409 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
59%
25%
Black
4%
10%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tilton Upper Middle School's ranking?
Tilton Upper Middle School is ranked #1409 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Tilton Upper Middle School?
171 students attend Tilton Upper Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Tilton Upper Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tilton Upper Middle School?
Tilton Upper Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Tilton Upper Middle School offer ?
Tilton Upper Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tilton Upper Middle School part of?
Tilton Upper Middle School is part of Haverhill School District.
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