Summary:
Millis Middle is a public middle school serving 270 students in grades 6-8 in Millis, MA, which is part of the Millis District. The school has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, ranking between 101-143 out of the 484-501 middle schools in Massachusetts.
Millis Middle stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the state average in MCAS proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. In 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates were 55.25% in ELA, 55.25% in Math, and 44.44% in Science, compared to the state averages of 42.29%, 40.6%, and 41.22%, respectively. The school's performance is particularly strong in 8th grade, where proficiency rates were 58.16% in ELA, 64.29% in Math, and 44.44% in Science. Millis Middle also performs well compared to nearby schools, often ranking in the top 100-125 middle schools in the state.
While Millis Middle's academic performance is impressive, the school's student population is significantly more racially homogeneous, with 85.19% white students, compared to the state average. This may suggest a need to further diversify the student body and ensure equitable opportunities for all students. However, the school's strong performance across various student subgroups, including special education, low socioeconomic status, and disabled students, is noteworthy. Interestingly, nearby schools like Thomas Blake Middle in Medfield and Robert H. Adams Middle School in Holliston have even higher MCAS proficiency rates and rank even higher in the state, suggesting there may be opportunities for Millis Middle to learn from these top-performing schools.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Millis
SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,419
Students who attend Millis Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Millis Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 9.7
Number of students: 270
Racial breakdown:
White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
6.7%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Asian:
1.9%
African American:
1.1%
Pacific Islander:
0.4%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%
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