Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Summary:

Sarah W Gibbons Middle is a highly-ranked public middle school located in Westborough, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 7-8 with an enrollment of around 590 students. This school has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years.

Sarah W Gibbons Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and Westborough district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2023-2024 school year, 69.39% of all students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 60.68% in Westborough and 39.17% statewide. Similarly, 67.71% were proficient or better in Math, compared to 66.8% in Westborough and 40.91% statewide. The school also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of around 10-11 students per teacher, which may contribute to its strong academic outcomes.

While Sarah W Gibbons Middle outperforms the state and district averages, it also outperforms many of the nearby middle schools in the region, such as Mill Pond School, Ashland Middle, and Grafton Middle. This further highlights the school's exceptional academic standards and its position as a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 20 Fisher Street
       Westborough, MA  01581


(508) 836-7740

District: Westborough

SchoolDigger Rank:
32nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,992 Help


Students who attend Sarah W Gibbons Middle usually attend:

High:    Westborough High

Feeder schools for Sarah W Gibbons Middle:

Elementary:    Annie E Fales
    Elsie A Hastings Elementary
    J Harding Armstrong

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  601

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.9%
Asian:
34.3%
Hispanic:
11.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.1% Help


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Compare Details Sarah W Gibbons Middle ranks better than 93.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.51. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.9%), Asian (34.3%), Hispanic (11.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sarah W Gibbons Middle is 10.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sarah W Gibbons Middle is $17,992.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sarah W Gibbons Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sarah W Gibbons Middle 32nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Sarah W Gibbons Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.68 34th 339 90.0%
2004 86.20 44th 344 87.2%
2005 90.76 26th 356 92.7%
2006 89.70 27th 399 93.2%
2007 87.28 36th 399 91.0%
2008 85.77 44th 407 89.2%
2009 88.67 30th 409 92.7%
2010 86.11 45th 434 89.6%
2011 87.67 30th 449 93.3%
2012 88.43 27th 455 94.1%
2013 87.50 34th 455 92.5%
2014 88.48 24th 455 94.7%
2015 93.27 6th 441 98.6%
2016 92.88 6th 482 98.8%
2017 90.74 26th 487 94.7%
2018 93.50 18th 484 96.3%
2019 95.59 7th 498 98.6%
2021 95.72 17th 501 96.6%
2022 94.88 21st 497 95.8%
2023 94.63 26th 501 94.8%
2024 93.51 32nd 493 93.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.59 17th 84 79.8%
2019 84.13 14th 87 83.9%
2022 89.28 12th 102 88.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.74 54th 127 57.5%
2021 84.92 5th 135 96.3%
2022 75.70 8th 154 94.8%
2023 77.46 10th 155 93.5%
2024 61.00 25th 180 86.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.65 34th 467 92.7%
2019 97.17 8th 484 98.3%
2021 96.85 8th 489 98.4%
2022 91.29 20th 503 96.0%
2023 85.92 39th 444 91.2%
2024 83.55 40th 441 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.33 66th 438 84.9%
2019 91.83 18th 452 96.0%
2021 83.45 32nd 462 93.1%
2022 81.50 60th 489 87.7%
2023 78.43 65th 481 86.5%
2024 77.20 58th 469 87.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.45 17th 463 96.3%
2019 95.57 3rd 478 99.4%
2021 92.53 30th 483 93.8%
2022 91.73 37th 494 92.5%
2023 93.94 23rd 489 95.3%
2024 91.95 34th 481 92.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.32 35th 417 91.6%
2019 96.79 8th 424 98.1%
2021 94.28 18th 431 95.8%
2022 80.36 47th 445 89.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.95 22nd 466 95.3%
2019 94.39 15th 478 96.9%
2021 97.01 10th 485 97.9%
2022 96.03 11th 497 97.8%
2023 94.10 21st 489 95.7%
2024 93.26 29th 483 94.0%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 94.41 22nd 491 95.5%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.40 7th 339 97.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.27 14th 119 88.2%
2019 81.51 15th 128 88.3%
2021 84.04 9th 123 92.7%
2022 81.18 19th 135 85.9%
2023 83.43 12th 134 91.0%
2024 76.28 28th 120 76.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.08 54th 212 74.5%
2023 76.79 24th 209 88.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.45 29th 309 90.6%
2019 88.31 23rd 322 92.9%
2021 66.81 80th 335 76.1%
2022 52.58 131st 368 64.4%
2023 57.92 125th 364 65.7%
2024 62.84 101st 378 73.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.56 34th 395 91.4%
2019 93.31 10th 396 97.5%
2021 90.34 30th 401 92.5%
2022 89.70 28th 404 93.1%
2023 89.29 31st 403 92.3%
2024 87.95 36th 392 90.8%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 421 12 26 11 0 n/a n/a 0 470
1993 479 10 24 15 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1994 518 9 24 10 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1995 549 8 40 15 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1996 549 8 40 15 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1997 600 18 41 15 0 n/a n/a 0 674
1998 633 16 46 17 0 n/a n/a 0 712
1999 665 14 58 22 0 n/a n/a 0 759
2000 686 9 72 17 0 n/a n/a 0 784
2001 800 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 800
2002 505 2 55 24 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2003 505 2 55 24 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2004 520 1 33 16 1 n/a n/a 0 571
2005 546 7 27 4 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2006 490 10 58 27 0 n/a n/a 2 587
2007 422 9 53 32 0 n/a n/a 9 525
2008 396 11 59 32 1 n/a n/a 6 505
2009 428 7 76 34 0 0 12 0 557
2010 448 6 91 30 1 0 10 0 586
2011 413 13 101 24 1 0 6 0 558
2012 367 12 99 19 0 0 8 0 505
2013 384 12 98 18 0 0 10 0 522
2014 398 10 114 29 0 0 16 0 567
2015 370 9 134 25 0 0 15 0 553
2016 384 10 139 30 1 1 17 0 582
2017 384 8 170 44 1 1 28 0 636
2018 349 7 175 40 0 0 29 0 600
2019 344 6 173 43 0 1 23 0 590
2020 357 6 210 51 0 1 21 0 646
2021 331 17 213 42 0 0 17 0 620
2022 303 29 206 39 1 0 14 0 592
2023 306 21 199 48 1 0 14 1 590
2024 282 20 206 70 1 0 22 0 601

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 Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 470 n/a n/a n/a
1993 528 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 562 n/a n/a n/a
1995 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 674 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 759 n/a 0.0 0
2000 784 n/a 0.0 4.5
2001 800 n/a 0.0 4.3
2002 586 n/a n/a 4.1
2003 586 n/a n/a 4.1
2004 571 45.8 12.5 5.8
2005 585 45.4 12.9 6
2006 587 46.5 12.6 6.2
2007 525 47.0 11.2 8.1
2008 505 39.9 12.7 8
2009 557 43.9 12.7 6.5
2010 586 45.5 12.8 8.2
2011 558 45.0 12.3 9.1
2012 505 45.2 11.1 10.3
2013 522 43.5 11.9 8.8
2014 567 43.9 12.9 9.3
2015 553 41.0 13.4 10.1
2016 582 47.0 12.3 n/a
2017 636 54.5 11.6 n/a
2018 600 54.8 10.9 n/a
2019 590 53.6 11.0 n/a
2020 646 56.1 11.5 n/a
2021 620 58.3 10.6 n/a
2022 592 58.8 10.0 n/a
2023 590 56.8 10.3 n/a
2024 601 55.2 10.8 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 Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 470 n/a n/a n/a
1993 528 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 562 n/a n/a n/a
1995 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 613 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 674 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 712 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 759 n/a 0.0 0
2000 784 n/a 0.0 4.5
2001 800 n/a 0.0 4.3
2002 586 n/a n/a 4.1
2003 586 n/a n/a 4.1
2004 571 45.8 12.5 5.8
2005 585 45.4 12.9 6
2006 587 46.5 12.6 6.2
2007 525 47.0 11.2 8.1
2008 505 39.9 12.7 8
2009 557 43.9 12.7 6.5
2010 586 45.5 12.8 8.2
2011 558 45.0 12.3 9.1
2012 505 45.2 11.1 10.3
2013 522 43.5 11.9 8.8
2014 567 43.9 12.9 9.3
2015 553 41.0 13.4 10.1
2016 582 47.0 12.3 n/a
2017 636 54.5 11.6 n/a
2018 600 54.8 10.9 n/a
2019 590 53.6 11.0 n/a
2020 646 56.1 11.5 n/a
2021 620 58.3 10.6 n/a
2022 592 58.8 10.0 n/a
2023 590 56.8 10.3 n/a
2024 601 55.2 10.8 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 Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $221 (1.3%) $16,978 (98.7%) $17,198
2020 $202 (1.2%) $16,297 (98.8%) $16,499
2021 $756 (4.2%) $17,237 (95.8%) $17,992

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sarah W Gibbons Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 26th of 501 Middle schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)8365.4
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westborough)8266
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)7965.5
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westborough)7865.4
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)8576
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westborough)8374.4
 8.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)8576.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westborough)8474.3
 9.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)7772.8
 4.2%
   8th Grade Science (Westborough)7771
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)8470.8
 13.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westborough)7764.7
 12.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)8270.9
 11.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westborough)7666.5
 9.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Sarah W Gibbons Middle)7772.8
 4.2%
   All Grades Science (Westborough)7268.4
 3.6%
   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 Students590590
African American621
 250%
American Indian01
Asian173199
 15%
Hispanic4348
 11.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White344306
 11%
Two or More Races2314
 39.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarah W Gibbons Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 601 students attended Sarah W Gibbons Middle.

Yes. Sarah W Gibbons Middle ranks in the top 6.5% of Massachusetts middle schools.

Students who attend Sarah W Gibbons Middle usually go on to attend Westborough High

Students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle are 47% White, 34% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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