Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Public 5-8

 95 Washington Street
       Belmont, MA  02478


(617) 993-5800

District: Belmont

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,953 Help


Students who attend Winthrop L Chenery Middle usually attend:

High:    Belmont High

Feeder schools for Winthrop L Chenery Middle:

Elementary:    Daniel Butler
    Mary Lee Burbank
    Roger E Wellington
    Winn Brook

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  1,371

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.0%
Asian:
21.2%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.5% Help


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Compare Details Winthrop L Chenery Middle ranks better than 99% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), Asian (21.2%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Winthrop L Chenery Middle is $14,953.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Winthrop L Chenery Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Winthrop L Chenery Middle 5th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Winthrop L Chenery Middle in the ranking list.)

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Belmont:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont 10th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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Rank History for all students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 92.67 15th 339 95.6%
2004 92.99 14th 344 95.9%
2005 89.01 38th 356 89.3%
2006 89.47 29th 399 92.7%
2007 88.16 30th 399 92.5%
2008 90.15 19th 407 95.3%
2009 90.23 17th 409 95.8%
2010 91.90 5th 434 98.8%
2011 90.72 12th 449 97.3%
2012 90.27 15th 455 96.7%
2013 91.92 6th 455 98.7%
2014 91.84 7th 455 98.5%
2015 95.05 4th 441 99.1%
2016 90.14 20th 482 95.9%
2017 94.64 11th 487 97.7%
2018 94.23 15th 484 96.9%
2019 94.36 16th 498 96.8%
2021 96.49 13th 501 97.4%
2022 97.89 6th 497 98.8%
2023 96.88 5th 501 99.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 8th 84 90.5%
2019 87.27 12th 87 86.2%
2021 89.76 8th 92 91.3%
2022 91.50 7th 102 93.1%
2023 90.31 9th 110 91.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 87.98 7th 138 94.9%
2023 79.40 9th 155 94.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 25th 467 94.6%
2019 86.13 38th 484 92.1%
2021 96.06 12th 489 97.5%
2022 97.16 8th 503 98.4%
2023 95.89 11th 444 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.87 24th 438 94.5%
2019 80.39 54th 452 88.1%
2021 94.55 9th 462 98.1%
2022 93.34 12th 489 97.5%
2023 88.05 23rd 481 95.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.62 16th 463 96.5%
2019 93.41 12th 478 97.5%
2021 95.12 15th 483 96.9%
2022 96.36 7th 494 98.6%
2023 95.55 15th 489 96.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.84 20th 417 95.2%
2019 83.52 45th 424 89.4%
2021 95.59 14th 431 96.8%
2022 96.70 12th 445 97.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.50 14th 466 97.0%
2019 93.83 17th 478 96.4%
2021 96.67 12th 485 97.5%
2022 98.37 4th 497 99.2%
2023 97.10 5th 489 99.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 96.20 10th 491 98.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.28 18th 339 94.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.85 6th 119 95.0%
2019 83.72 9th 128 93.0%
2021 83.64 13th 123 89.4%
2022 87.00 4th 135 97.0%
2023 81.64 17th 134 87.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.66 64th 172 62.8%
2019 52.71 83rd 195 57.4%
2021 54.62 70th 193 63.7%
2022 66.29 49th 212 76.9%
2023 70.92 39th 209 81.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.16 17th 309 94.5%
2019 88.69 21st 322 93.5%
2021 95.22 14th 335 95.8%
2022 95.22 16th 368 95.7%
2023 92.58 19th 364 94.8%
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Rank History for White students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.03 19th 395 95.2%
2019 92.62 11th 396 97.2%
2021 92.75 18th 401 95.5%
2022 95.91 7th 404 98.3%
2023 94.49 12th 403 97.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Open Quote My child had pretty bad experience at Chenery Middle School. Some of their teacher are very rude and disrespectful. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, October 3, 2009

Open Quote Very clean, orderly, and well managed. Super 5th-grade teachers, first-rate library facilities and allied research instruction. Well-run after-school program. Heavy family support and participation Close Quote



Enrollment information for Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 566 30 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 547 45 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 524 44 23 9 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1991 530 30 29 15 0 n/a n/a 0 604
1992 548 36 36 16 0 n/a n/a 0 636
1993 544 42 48 11 0 n/a n/a 0 645
1994 643 32 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 696
1995 722 37 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1996 722 37 38 5 0 n/a n/a 0 802
1997 709 22 67 17 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1998 973 48 74 17 1 n/a n/a 0 1113
1999 916 56 86 20 2 n/a n/a 0 1080
2000 973 55 95 20 1 n/a n/a 0 1144
2001 979 45 112 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1166
2002 925 44 143 32 4 n/a n/a 0 1148
2003 925 44 143 32 4 n/a n/a 0 1148
2004 940 44 153 34 3 n/a n/a 0 1174
2005 939 48 136 33 0 n/a n/a 0 1156
2006 881 46 113 52 0 n/a n/a 33 1125
2007 866 44 117 57 1 n/a n/a 37 1122
2008 822 41 134 52 1 n/a n/a 51 1101
2009 842 42 142 45 1 0 68 0 1140
2010 858 38 157 46 1 0 84 0 1184
2011 884 45 158 42 0 1 74 0 1204
2012 885 53 167 43 0 1 62 0 1211
2013 923 51 161 44 0 1 60 0 1240
2014 922 54 191 46 1 1 53 0 1268
2015 909 52 204 55 0 0 65 0 1285
2016 936 48 213 48 1 1 76 0 1323
2017 940 48 219 66 2 1 81 0 1357
2018 948 55 253 69 1 2 93 0 1421
2019 908 56 284 79 2 2 97 0 1428
2020 962 46 303 72 2 1 103 0 1489
2021 875 49 308 58 3 2 115 0 1410
2022 840 47 291 57 3 3 121 0 1362
2023 836 50 290 55 2 1 128 9 1371

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a n/a
1990 600 n/a n/a n/a
1991 604 n/a n/a n/a
1992 636 n/a n/a n/a
1993 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 696 n/a n/a n/a
1995 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1080 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1144 n/a 0.0 9.7
2001 1166 n/a 0.0 6.8
2002 1148 n/a n/a 5
2003 1148 n/a n/a 5
2004 1174 84.2 13.9 5.7
2005 1156 77.4 14.9 5.5
2006 1125 77.6 14.5 4.8
2007 1122 72.0 15.6 5.3
2008 1101 75.2 14.6 5.6
2009 1140 77.5 14.7 6.2
2010 1184 79.0 14.9 6.8
2011 1204 71.0 16.9 7.6
2012 1211 74.1 16.3 6.9
2013 1240 72.1 17.1 6.8
2014 1268 74.5 17.0 7.7
2015 1285 75.0 17.1 7.5
2016 1323 80.0 16.5 n/a
2017 1357 83.8 16.1 n/a
2018 1421 88.6 16.0 n/a
2019 1428 85.7 16.6 n/a
2020 1489 89.9 16.5 n/a
2021 1410 84.3 16.7 n/a
2022 1362 86.1 15.8 n/a
2023 1371 87.8 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 598 n/a n/a n/a
1990 600 n/a n/a n/a
1991 604 n/a n/a n/a
1992 636 n/a n/a n/a
1993 645 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 696 n/a n/a n/a
1995 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 802 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 816 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 1113 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 1080 n/a 0.0 0
2000 1144 n/a 0.0 9.7
2001 1166 n/a 0.0 6.8
2002 1148 n/a n/a 5
2003 1148 n/a n/a 5
2004 1174 84.2 13.9 5.7
2005 1156 77.4 14.9 5.5
2006 1125 77.6 14.5 4.8
2007 1122 72.0 15.6 5.3
2008 1101 75.2 14.6 5.6
2009 1140 77.5 14.7 6.2
2010 1184 79.0 14.9 6.8
2011 1204 71.0 16.9 7.6
2012 1211 74.1 16.3 6.9
2013 1240 72.1 17.1 6.8
2014 1268 74.5 17.0 7.7
2015 1285 75.0 17.1 7.5
2016 1323 80.0 16.5 n/a
2017 1357 83.8 16.1 n/a
2018 1421 88.6 16.0 n/a
2019 1428 85.7 16.6 n/a
2020 1489 89.9 16.5 n/a
2021 1410 84.3 16.7 n/a
2022 1362 86.1 15.8 n/a
2023 1371 87.8 15.6 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $38 (0.3%) $13,066 (99.7%) $13,103
2020 $246 (1.8%) $13,178 (98.2%) $13,423
2021 $609 (4.1%) $14,344 (95.9%) $14,953

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Winthrop L Chenery Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 16th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 5th of 501 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8671
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont)8469.8
 14.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8169.9
 11.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Belmont)7968.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8774.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Science (Belmont)8573.2
 11.8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)7872.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont)7670.7
 5.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8885.8
 2.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Belmont)8683.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)7673.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont)7571.3
 3.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8078.4
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Belmont)7876.4
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)7972.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont)7869.3
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8180.3
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Belmont)8077.7
 2.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8481.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Science (Belmont)8278.8
 3.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8072.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Belmont)8071
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8378.6
 4.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Belmont)8176
 5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Winthrop L Chenery Middle)8578.3
 6.7%
   All Grades Science (Belmont)8476.1
 7.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14281371
 4%
African American5650
 10.7%
American Indian22
Asian284290
 2.1%
Hispanic7955
 30.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White908836
 7.9%
Two or More Races97128
 32%


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Students who attend Winthrop L Chenery Middle usually go on to attend Belmont High

Students at Winthrop L Chenery Middle are 61% White, 21% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Yes! Winthrop L Chenery Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 501 Massachusetts middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,371 students attended Winthrop L Chenery Middle.


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