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Central Middle

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Central Middle ranks 60 th of 478 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

60^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 478 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Better than 87% of Massachusetts middle schools

Summary

Central Middle is a grades 6–8 school in Quincy, MA, serving 671 students, and in 2025–2026 it ranked 60th of 478 Massachusetts middle schools (87th percentile, 4 stars) — among the top ~13% statewide. That level has been remarkably steady: from 2020–2021 through 2025–2026 the school stayed between the 87th and 89th percentile with 4 stars each year, after a 5-star run from 2016–2017 to 2018–2019. It stands out sharply within its own district: Quincy ranks 183rd of 351 districts (48th percentile, 2 stars).

Among nearby schools, Central is at or near the top. The next-closest Quincy middle, Atlantic Middle, ranks 140th — 80 places behind. Across the border, Charles S Pierce Middle in Milton ranks 61st, essentially tied, while South Middle (84th) and East Middle (134th) in Braintree trail further back. Central's 2025–2026 all-grade proficiency is strong in every subject: ELA 64.79, math 65.10, science 59.82, civics 62.05 — far above the Quincy district (42.85, 43.03, 43.31, 46.36) and state averages (roughly 40–41). Its math proficiency is the highest among the nearby schools listed, and ELA is essentially tied with Pierce Middle; science, at 59.82, is above district and state but below Pierce (74.31) and South Middle in Braintree (64.94).

Central's results are broad rather than driven by one grade or subject: 7th grade ELA reached 73.06 versus 46.78 district and 39.91 state, and math was consistent across grades (65.82, 65.30, 64.29). Effectiveness is especially strong for particular populations: low-income students ranked 9th of 461 (98th percentile, 5 stars), after two years in the top 1%, and English learners ranked 7th of 193 (96th percentile, 5 stars); special education students were at the 87th percentile (4 stars), down from 95th–97th the prior two years. Central spent $15,397 per student in 2020–2021 — moderate versus peers — with a 2024–2025 student-teacher ratio of 15.8, higher than most nearby schools. Keep in mind that nearby schools serve different grade ranges and spending figures are several years old.

671

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,455

Per pupil spending ?

35.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

875 Hancock Street
Quincy, MA 02170

(617) 984-8725

District: Quincy

Students who attend Central Middle usually attend:

High:

North Quincy High

Feeder schools for Central Middle:

Elementary:	Beechwood Knoll Elementary
	Charles A Bernazzani Elementary
	Wollaston School

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.6%

White:

37.0%

Hispanic:

4.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 66th percentile in 2016 → 87th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Massachusetts average (64% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 13% of Massachusetts middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg43%

Massachusetts avg41%

60^th of 478

Massachusetts public middle schools ?

Top 13%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 13% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Quincy

183^rd of 351Quincy among Massachusetts districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	88.7	60 of 478	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	89.5	59 of 484	87.8%	★★★★☆
2024	89.5	56 of 493	88.6%	★★★★☆
2023	88.9	57 of 501	88.6%	★★★★☆
2022	88.2	60 of 497	87.9%	★★★★☆
2021	87.6	54 of 501	89.2%	★★★★☆
2019	88.9	44 of 498	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	91.0	30 of 484	93.8%	★★★★★
2017	87.9	45 of 487	90.8%	★★★★★
2016	65.1	163 of 482	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	71.2	132 of 441	70.1%	★★★★☆
2014	68.5	153 of 455	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	73.9	120 of 455	73.6%	★★★★☆
2012	71.4	133 of 455	70.8%	★★★★☆
2011	70.2	133 of 449	70.4%	★★★★☆
2010	74.0	113 of 434	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	77.4	91 of 409	77.8%	★★★★☆
2008	80.2	83 of 407	79.6%	★★★★☆
2007	81.5	73 of 399	81.7%	★★★★☆
2006	77.0	90 of 399	77.4%	★★★★☆
2005	72.8	93 of 356	73.9%	★★★★☆
2004	66.3	122 of 344	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2003	72.6	97 of 339	71.4%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	33.4	147 of 215	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	63.1	62 of 131	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.1	60 of 127	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.1	59 of 120	50.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.6	59 of 134	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.1	62 of 135	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	57.1	63 of 123	48.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.3	50 of 128	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.8	52 of 119	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2022	70.6	76 of 445	82.9%	★★★★☆
2021	72.7	63 of 431	85.4%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	69 of 424	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	55 of 417	86.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	85.2	7 of 193	96.4%	★★★★★
2025	77.8	7 of 181	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	71.2	12 of 155	92.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.9	3 of 154	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	73.6	10 of 127	92.1%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	65 of 468	86.1%	★★★★☆
2025	87.2	64 of 473	86.5%	★★★★☆
2024	87.1	59 of 481	87.7%	★★★★☆
2023	87.4	56 of 489	88.5%	★★★★☆
2022	88.2	53 of 494	89.3%	★★★★☆
2021	85.4	59 of 483	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	86.9	45 of 478	90.6%	★★★★★
2018	90.2	26 of 463	94.4%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	77 of 383	79.9%	★★★★☆
2025	73.7	71 of 376	81.1%	★★★★☆
2024	55.6	128 of 378	66.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	95.9	9 of 461	98.0%	★★★★★
2025	97.6	3 of 464	99.4%	★★★★★
2024	97.9	3 of 469	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.0	4 of 481	99.2%	★★★★★
2022	96.7	7 of 489	98.6%	★★★★★
2021	94.2	10 of 462	97.8%	★★★★★
2019	97.1	5 of 452	98.9%	★★★★★
2018	99.3	1 of 438	99.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	89.0	55 of 470	88.3%	★★★★☆
2025	89.8	50 of 473	89.4%	★★★★☆
2024	90.0	44 of 483	90.9%	★★★★★
2023	88.4	57 of 489	88.3%	★★★★☆
2022	86.5	61 of 497	87.7%	★★★★☆
2021	87.5	54 of 485	88.9%	★★★★☆
2019	88.5	42 of 478	91.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	35 of 466	92.5%	★★★★★

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2024	53.6	47 of 98	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	55 of 436	87.4%	★★★★☆
2025	96.0	15 of 435	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	21 of 441	95.2%	★★★★★
2023	87.7	28 of 444	93.7%	★★★★★
2022	95.7	11 of 503	97.8%	★★★★★
2021	93.5	20 of 489	95.9%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	9 of 484	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	98.8	2 of 467	99.6%	★★★★★

Tested In Person

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	81.4	78 of 491	84.1%	★★★★☆

Tested Remotely

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2021	95.9	16 of 339	95.3%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Massachusetts percentile	Rating
2026	68.8	102 of 393	74.0%	★★★★☆
2025	66.0	111 of 386	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	97 of 392	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	71.8	89 of 403	77.9%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	75 of 404	81.4%	★★★★☆
2021	71.3	92 of 401	77.1%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	75 of 396	81.1%	★★★★☆
2018	82.3	54 of 395	86.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)98th percentile+11 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)96th percentile+9 vs school

Tested Remotely (2021)95th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)88th percentile~ school

Special Education (2026)87th percentile~ school

Female (2026)86th percentile~ school

Tested In Person (2021)84th percentile-5 vs school

Disabled (2022)83rd percentile-5 vs school

Hispanic (2026)80th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)74th percentile-13 vs school

Asian (2026)53rd percentile-35 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)52nd percentile-37 vs school

African American (2026)32nd percentile-56 vs school

By subject vs Massachusetts (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics65%+24 vs state

English Language Arts65%+25 vs state

Civics62%+22 vs state

Science60%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2026)							MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2026)							MCAS Next Generation Science (2026)			MCAS Next Generation Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2015)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 3rd Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 4th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Civics 8th Grade	Total
Central Middle	Public	6-8	875 Hancock Street	Quincy	02170	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8725	671	42	15.8	35.4%	248 (37.0%)	25 (3.7%)	30 (4.5%)	346 (51.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	18 (2.7%)	88.7	60^th of 478 public middle schools	87.4%		89.5	59^th of 484 public middle schools	87.8%	1				59.4	73.1	61.4	64.8				65.8	65.3	64.3	65.1		59.8	59.8	62.1	$18,455
Atlantic Middle	Public	6-8	86 Hollis Avenue	Quincy	02171	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8727	601	35	17.3	62.7%	168 (28.0%)	27 (4.5%)	29 (4.8%)	359 (59.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.8%)	66.3	140^th of 478 public middle schools	70.7%		67.1	141^st of 484 public middle schools	70.9%	1				45.6	40.8	49.2	45.0				57.5	39.3	54.0	49.6		43.8	43.8	49.2	$18,030
Broad Meadows Middle	Public	6-8	50 Calvin Rd	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8723	318	29	11.1	52.7%	165 (51.9%)	39 (12.3%)	30 (9.4%)	69 (21.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	40.9	252^nd of 478 public middle schools	47.3%		41.5	259^th of 484 public middle schools	46.5%	7				30.0	33.0	50.9	37.8				30.1	20.8	29.3	27.1		29.3	29.3	42.5	$23,378
Point Webster Middle	Public	5-8	60 Lancaster Street	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-6600	377	32	11.6	68.7%	99 (26.3%)	87 (23.1%)	55 (14.6%)	125 (33.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	35.9	288^th of 478 public middle schools	39.7%		40.9	263^rd of 484 public middle schools	45.7%	25			41.0	30.7	36.5	37.1	36.5			38.8	21.8	25.6	23.6	27.8	44.9	26.1	36.0	39.3	$20,588
South West Middle School	Public	5-8	444 Granite Street	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8729	449	38	11.8	71.7%	125 (27.8%)	80 (17.8%)	66 (14.7%)	130 (29.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (9.6%)	36.8	283^rd of 478 public middle schools	40.8%		42.2	252^nd of 484 public middle schools	47.9%	31			37.7	35.2	37.8	39.0	37.4			44.3	28.6	19.1	30.3	30.5	46.2	29.6	38.2	27.0	$21,003
East Middle School	Public	5-8	305 River St.	Braintree	02184	Norfolk County	Braintree	No	No	No	No	(781) 380-0170	999	76	13.0	25.4%	532 (53.3%)	71 (7.1%)	78 (7.8%)	282 (28.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (3.3%)	67.4	134^th of 478 public middle schools	72.0%		69.8	131^st of 484 public middle schools	72.9%	3			45.2	40.4	36.8	49.8	43.0			50.9	57.8	46.2	59.6	53.5	58.6	50.2	54.4	46.0	$18,094
Charles S Pierce Middle	Public	6-8	451 Central Avenue	Milton	02186	Norfolk County	Milton	No	No	No	No	(617) 696-4568	1,002	87	11.5	13.9%	637 (63.6%)	143 (14.3%)	56 (5.6%)	97 (9.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (6.6%)	88.5	61^st of 478 public middle schools	87.2%		85.6	69^th of 484 public middle schools	85.7%	8				70.8	58.1	66.4	65.2				62.4	52.1	62.4	59.1		74.3	74.3	66.0	$19,570
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	1051 Commercial Street	Weymouth	02189	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(781) 337-4500	1,187	107	11.1		735 (61.9%)	103 (8.7%)	201 (16.9%)	76 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	71 (6.0%)	44.7	233^rd of 478 public middle schools	51.3%		44.9	239^th of 484 public middle schools	50.6%	6				39.5	41.1	43.3	41.3				39.0	33.1	32.5	34.8		25.7	25.7	26.8	$20,969
South Middle School	Public	5-8	220 Peach Street	Braintree	02184	Norfolk County	Braintree	No	No	No	No	(781) 380-0160	635	55	11.5	20.1%	379 (59.7%)	17 (2.7%)	41 (6.5%)	174 (27.4%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	21 (3.3%)	81.1	84^th of 478 public middle schools	82.4%		81.9	82^nd of 484 public middle schools	83.1%	2			50.9	60.2	53.4	53.7	54.6			58.3	67.3	50.9	65.8	60.5	73.0	55.9	64.9	48.0	$20,372
Higginson-Lewis K-8 School	Public	3-8	131 Walnut Avenue	Roxbury	02119	Suffolk County	Boston	No	No	No	Yes	(617) 635-8247	213	23	9.2	88.5%	10 (4.7%)	78 (36.6%)	117 (54.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	8.2	457^th of 478 public middle schools	4.4%		9.4	451^st of 484 public middle schools	6.8%	6	6.3	2.8	6.5	16.1	14.6	9.1	9.5	0.0	2.9	6.5	16.1	6.4	0.0	5.0	12.9	4.6	8.0	4.6	$41,639

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Middle

What district is Central Middle in?

Quincy

Is Central Middle a good school?

Central Middle ranks 60^th of 478 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?

Students at Central Middle are 52% Asian, 37% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Central Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 671 students attended Central Middle.

What high school do graduates of Central Middle attend?

Students who attend Central Middle usually go on to attend North Quincy High

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