Summary:
Northbridge Middle is a public middle school located in Whitinsville, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 481 students. The school's racial makeup is predominantly White (84.41%), with smaller percentages of Hispanic (9.77%), Asian (1.66%), and other racial groups. Northbridge Middle is part of the Northbridge School District, which is ranked 251 out of 356 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Northbridge Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. For example, in 2022-2023, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (25.54%), Mathematics (31.02%), and Science (27.67%) were significantly lower than the state averages (42.29%, 40.6%, and 41.22%, respectively). Additionally, the school's statewide ranking among Massachusetts middle schools has declined over the years, from 207 out of 498 schools in 2018-2019 to 326 out of 501 schools in 2022-2023, with a consistent 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. While Hispanic students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 50% of Massachusetts middle schools, White students and students with disabilities rank in the bottom 25% of schools.
Northbridge Middle's performance lags behind many of the nearby middle schools, such as Hopkinton Middle School, Sutton Middle School, and Miscoe Hill School, which consistently rank higher in the state and have stronger academic outcomes. This highlights the need for Northbridge Middle to learn from the practices and strategies of these higher-performing schools and address the declining academic performance, achievement gaps among student subgroups, and other challenges it faces.
Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Northbridge
SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,657
Students who attend Northbridge Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Northbridge Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.4
Number of students: 481
Racial breakdown:
White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Asian:
1.7%
African American:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%
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