Middle Schools in Saugus

With only one middle school located in Saugus, Massachusetts, Saugus Middle School serves as the sole option for students in grades 6-8 in the area. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance has been consistently below the Massachusetts state averages across most subject areas.

Saugus Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 315th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools in 2024-2025 to 348th out of 493 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on MCAS tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranging from 20.48% (6th grade) to 23.74% (7th grade), compared to the state average of 41.53%. In mathematics, the school's performance was slightly better, with 48.89% of 8th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 38.24%. However, the school's overall mathematics proficiency rate of 31.89% was still below the state average of 40.74%.

While the school's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it may have additional resources available, these resources do not seem to be translating into higher academic achievement for the students of Saugus. The district may want to investigate ways to improve the academic outcomes for students at Saugus Middle School to better serve the educational needs of the community.