Middle Schools in Acushnet

The Albert F. Ford Middle School is the sole middle school located in Acushnet, Massachusetts, serving grades 5-8 with an enrollment of 420 students. While the school's performance is mixed compared to state averages, with strengths in English Language Arts but room for improvement in Mathematics and Civics, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending, potentially indicating a focus on individualized attention and resources.

The Albert F. Ford Middle School is ranked 212 out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year and is rated 3 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. In English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rates are above the state average but below the district average across all grades. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are above the state average in 5th and 6th grade but below the state and district averages in 7th and 8th grade. In Science, the school's proficiency rates are above the state average but below the district average, and in Civics, the 8th grade proficiency rate is below the state average.

While the Albert F. Ford Middle School is performing reasonably well compared to state averages, there are opportunities for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and Civics. The school's performance being below the district average suggests that learning from other schools within the Acushnet district could be beneficial. Additionally, the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending may indicate a focus on providing more individualized attention and resources to students, which could be further explored to understand its impact on student outcomes.