Middle Schools in Braintree

Braintree, Massachusetts is home to two middle schools, East Middle School and South Middle School, which serve students in grades 6-8. The Braintree school district is ranked 75th out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and is rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating strong academic performance across the district.

Based on the available data, South Middle School appears to be the standout middle school in Braintree. It consistently ranks higher than East Middle School in the statewide SchoolDigger rankings, placing 82nd out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to East Middle School's 131st ranking. South Middle School also outperforms East Middle School across multiple MCAS Next Generation assessments, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in these subjects.

Additionally, South Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 11.2, compared to 12.8 at East Middle School, indicating smaller class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students. While both schools are performing well above the state averages in most MCAS assessments, South Middle School's consistent high achievement and strong metrics make it the standout middle school in the Braintree area.