Blanchard Middle

Public 6-8

 14 West Street
       Westford, MA  01886


(978) 692-5582

District: Westford

SchoolDigger Rank:
19th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,857 Help


Students who attend Blanchard Middle usually attend:

High:    Westford Academy

Feeder schools for Blanchard Middle:

Elementary:    Col John Robinson
    John A. Crisafulli Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  543

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
Asian:
36.3%
Hispanic:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.1% Help


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Compare Details Blanchard Middle ranks better than 96.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (54.5%), Asian (36.3%), Hispanic (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blanchard Middle is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blanchard Middle is $15,857.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blanchard Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Blanchard Middle 19th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Blanchard Middle in the ranking list.)

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Westford:

SchoolDigger ranks Westford 27th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blanchard Middle

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Rank History for all students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 93.84 10th 339 97.1%
2004 89.74 30th 344 91.3%
2005 92.15 19th 356 94.7%
2006 92.63 9th 399 97.7%
2007 91.61 6th 399 98.5%
2008 92.96 4th 407 99.0%
2009 93.31 3rd 409 99.3%
2010 92.67 4th 434 99.1%
2011 94.09 4th 449 99.1%
2012 92.82 4th 455 99.1%
2013 92.69 4th 455 99.1%
2014 92.96 3rd 455 99.3%
2015 97.47 2nd 441 99.5%
2016 96.69 2nd 482 99.6%
2017 90.87 25th 487 94.9%
2018 90.47 34th 484 93.0%
2019 91.67 27th 498 94.6%
2021 94.60 24th 501 95.2%
2022 96.70 9th 497 98.2%
2023 95.39 19th 501 96.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.66 61st 467 86.9%
2019 74.23 73rd 484 84.9%
2021 83.04 42nd 489 91.4%
2022 84.79 40th 503 92.0%
2023 84.55 43rd 444 90.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.60 101st 438 76.9%
2019 88.21 30th 452 93.4%
2021 73.99 69th 462 85.1%
2022 93.00 14th 489 97.1%
2023 91.08 13th 481 97.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.33 43rd 463 90.7%
2019 87.81 38th 478 92.1%
2021 93.83 23rd 483 95.2%
2022 95.78 9th 494 98.2%
2023 93.94 24th 489 95.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.47 61st 417 85.4%
2019 80.96 51st 424 88.0%
2021 87.83 28th 431 93.5%
2022 89.84 27th 445 93.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.37 29th 466 93.8%
2019 92.76 23rd 478 95.2%
2021 93.60 28th 485 94.2%
2022 96.41 8th 497 98.4%
2023 94.97 17th 489 96.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.39 33rd 491 93.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.27 8th 339 97.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.61 31st 119 73.9%
2019 81.79 12th 128 90.6%
2021 83.88 10th 123 91.9%
2022 84.05 13th 135 90.4%
2023 81.34 19th 134 85.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 99.39 2nd 364 99.5%
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Rank History for White students at Blanchard Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.53 70th 395 82.3%
2019 77.62 76th 396 80.8%
2021 82.05 55th 401 86.3%
2022 88.83 33rd 404 91.8%
2023 81.30 63rd 403 84.4%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Blanchard Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 646 3 17 3 0 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 714 4 22 5 1 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 759 1 24 5 2 n/a n/a 0 791
1996 759 1 24 5 2 n/a n/a 0 791
1997 796 1 27 2 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1998 867 3 27 3 0 n/a n/a 0 900
1999 893 6 33 7 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2000 917 4 47 10 1 n/a n/a 0 979
2001 726 3 42 4 2 n/a n/a 0 777
2002 672 5 52 9 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2003 672 5 52 9 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2004 539 4 47 3 2 n/a n/a 0 595
2005 533 2 48 3 2 n/a n/a 0 588
2006 527 0 54 3 0 n/a n/a 2 586
2007 514 0 61 5 0 n/a n/a 8 588
2008 522 1 59 6 0 n/a n/a 8 596
2009 522 2 64 7 1 1 11 0 608
2010 501 2 61 10 0 1 10 0 585
2011 482 3 68 9 1 1 6 0 570
2012 478 3 87 6 1 0 3 0 578
2013 474 5 103 3 1 0 2 0 588
2014 462 2 107 7 1 1 4 0 584
2015 446 3 122 6 2 0 13 0 592
2016 433 4 146 5 4 1 8 0 601
2017 418 6 176 2 4 1 7 0 614
2018 390 5 177 8 1 1 8 0 590
2019 349 6 175 11 2 0 16 0 559
2020 323 9 162 19 3 0 21 0 537
2021 301 14 176 16 3 0 23 0 533
2022 285 9 174 14 1 0 20 1 504
2023 296 6 197 35 2 0 6 1 543

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 Blanchard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 669 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 746 n/a n/a n/a
1995 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 827 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 900 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 939 n/a 0.0 3.3
2000 979 n/a 0.0 3.6
2001 777 n/a 0.0 2.3
2002 738 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 738 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 595 46.3 12.9 2.5
2005 588 48.0 12.3 2.6
2006 586 51.0 11.5 2.6
2007 588 52.0 11.3 2.8
2008 596 44.6 13.4 2.4
2009 608 46.9 13.0 2.1
2010 585 47.1 12.4 2.4
2011 570 49.9 11.4 4.6
2012 578 46.8 12.3 5.4
2013 588 49.7 11.8 6
2014 584 50.3 11.6 5.3
2015 592 50.0 11.8 7.1
2016 601 49.0 12.2 n/a
2017 614 49.0 12.5 n/a
2018 590 46.7 12.6 n/a
2019 559 45.7 12.2 n/a
2020 537 47.4 11.3 n/a
2021 533 41.1 12.9 n/a
2022 504 46.3 10.8 n/a
2023 543 47.1 11.5 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 Blanchard Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 669 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 746 n/a n/a n/a
1995 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 791 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 827 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 900 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 939 n/a 0.0 3.3
2000 979 n/a 0.0 3.6
2001 777 n/a 0.0 2.3
2002 738 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 738 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 595 46.3 12.9 2.5
2005 588 48.0 12.3 2.6
2006 586 51.0 11.5 2.6
2007 588 52.0 11.3 2.8
2008 596 44.6 13.4 2.4
2009 608 46.9 13.0 2.1
2010 585 47.1 12.4 2.4
2011 570 49.9 11.4 4.6
2012 578 46.8 12.3 5.4
2013 588 49.7 11.8 6
2014 584 50.3 11.6 5.3
2015 592 50.0 11.8 7.1
2016 601 49.0 12.2 n/a
2017 614 49.0 12.5 n/a
2018 590 46.7 12.6 n/a
2019 559 45.7 12.2 n/a
2020 537 47.4 11.3 n/a
2021 533 41.1 12.9 n/a
2022 504 46.3 10.8 n/a
2023 543 47.1 11.5 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Blanchard Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $244 (1.6%) $14,932 (98.4%) $15,177
2020 $46 (0.3%) $15,677 (99.7%) $15,723
2021 $484 (3.1%) $15,372 (96.9%) $15,856

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blanchard Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 27th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 19th of 501 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Middle)7471.6
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)7162.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Middle)7780.6
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westford)7875.4
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Middle)7173.3
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)7068
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Middle)7878.2
 0.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westford)7874.6
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Blanchard Middle)8273.3
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westford)8072.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Blanchard Middle)7667.6
 8.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westford)8071.8
 8.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Blanchard Middle)7669.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade Science (Westford)7562
 13.1%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Blanchard Middle)7672.7
 3.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westford)7464.9
 9.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Blanchard Middle)7775.5
 1.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westford)7971.2
 7.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Blanchard Middle)7669.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Science (Westford)7866.2
 11.8%
   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 Students559543
 2.9%
African American66
American Indian22
Asian175197
 12.6%
Hispanic1135
 218.2%
Pacific Islander00
White349296
 15.2%
Two or More Races166
 62.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Blanchard Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 543 students attended Blanchard Middle.

Students who attend Blanchard Middle usually go on to attend Westford Academy

Students at Blanchard Middle are 55% White, 36% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Yes! Blanchard Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 19th of 501 Massachusetts middle schools.


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