Serving 348 students in grades 6-8, Wm B Rogers 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 20% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
348 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)20%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)42%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
58%
10%
White
2%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Wm B Rogers Middle School?
348 students attend Wm B Rogers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Wm B Rogers Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wm B Rogers Middle School?
Wm B Rogers Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wm B Rogers Middle School offer ?
Wm B Rogers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wm B Rogers Middle School part of?
Wm B Rogers Middle School is part of Boston School District.
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