Summary:
The Amesbury Middle School is the sole middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Amesbury school district. With a total enrollment of 416 students, the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, ranking between 159th and 235th out of Massachusetts middle schools.
On the 2024-2025 MCAS Next Generation assessments, Amesbury Middle School's proficiency rates were below the state averages in English Language Arts (40.79% vs. 41.53%), Mathematics (32.49% vs. 40.74%), and Civics (45.67% vs. 39.16%), but slightly above the state average in Science (43.75% vs. 41.51%). The school's student-teacher ratio of 9.2 is lower than the state average, potentially allowing for more individualized attention, but its per-student spending of $17,999 is higher than the state average.
While Amesbury Middle School's performance is generally average compared to other Massachusetts middle schools, the data suggests room for improvement, particularly in mathematics. The school's fluctuating ranking and below-average proficiency rates in some subjects indicate that the district and school leadership may need to focus on targeted strategies and initiatives to support student success and ensure the school is meeting the needs of its community.
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