E W Thurston Middle

Public 6-8

 850 High Street
       Westwood, MA  02090


(781) 326-7500

District: Westwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 501 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,525 Help


Students who attend E W Thurston Middle usually attend:

High:    Westwood High

Feeder schools for E W Thurston Middle:

Elementary:    Deerfield School
    Downey
    Martha Jones
    Paul Hanlon
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  661

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
Asian:
11.3%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  6.4% Help


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Compare Details E W Thurston Middle ranks better than 94.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Asian (11.3%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at E W Thurston Middle is $20,525.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

E W Thurston Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks E W Thurston Middle 28th of 501 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See E W Thurston Middle in the ranking list.)

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Westwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Westwood 18th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for E W Thurston Middle

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Rank History for all students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.89 23rd 339 93.2%
2004 91.15 22nd 344 93.6%
2005 92.24 17th 356 95.2%
2006 87.24 44th 399 89.0%
2007 85.28 47th 399 88.2%
2008 84.96 53rd 407 87.0%
2009 85.60 47th 409 88.5%
2010 85.96 48th 434 88.9%
2011 84.87 52nd 449 88.4%
2012 85.50 51st 455 88.8%
2013 84.69 50th 455 89.0%
2014 85.95 48th 455 89.5%
2015 81.98 73rd 441 83.4%
2016 84.43 48th 482 90.0%
2017 87.80 46th 487 90.6%
2018 86.39 56th 484 88.4%
2019 86.25 60th 498 88.0%
2021 90.95 42nd 501 91.6%
2022 93.72 27th 497 94.6%
2023 94.17 28th 501 94.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.21 16th 87 81.6%
2021 76.89 25th 92 72.8%
2022 78.69 23rd 102 77.5%
2023 88.73 11th 110 90.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.90 101st 467 78.4%
2019 68.12 106th 484 78.1%
2021 67.79 96th 489 80.4%
2022 71.80 82nd 503 83.7%
2023 96.84 8th 444 98.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.48 27th 438 93.8%
2019 80.85 53rd 452 88.3%
2021 66.32 111th 462 76.0%
2022 77.44 75th 489 84.7%
2023 89.77 17th 481 96.5%
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Rank History for Female students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.43 40th 463 91.4%
2019 82.53 77th 478 83.9%
2021 89.10 44th 483 90.9%
2022 92.42 31st 494 93.7%
2023 93.36 27th 489 94.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.08 49th 417 88.2%
2019 79.34 55th 424 87.0%
2021 83.46 40th 431 90.7%
2022 87.41 36th 445 91.9%
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Rank History for Male students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.95 70th 466 85.0%
2019 88.10 46th 478 90.4%
2021 90.93 36th 485 92.6%
2022 93.52 27th 497 94.6%
2023 93.58 25th 489 94.9%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.74 38th 491 92.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.00 35th 339 89.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.65 18th 119 84.9%
2019 81.15 18th 128 85.9%
2021 78.39 22nd 123 82.1%
2022 80.79 20th 135 85.2%
2023 85.23 8th 134 94.0%
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Rank History for African American students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.10 17th 172 90.1%
2019 52.42 84th 195 56.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.06 23rd 309 92.6%
2019 58.04 113th 322 64.9%
2021 92.99 21st 335 93.7%
2022 91.89 25th 368 93.2%
2023 89.42 31st 364 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at E W Thurston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.61 69th 395 82.5%
2019 79.05 69th 396 82.6%
2021 85.20 44th 401 89.0%
2022 89.74 27th 404 93.3%
2023 88.59 36th 403 91.1%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Sunday, November 1, 2015

Open Quote It is an amazing school where the students have a really close relationship with their teachers. The teachers are also able to make learning fun for kids and they LOVE going to school each day. It is such a fun,loving environment where kids don't only learn math and ELA but important life lessons!!!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for E W Thurston Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 249 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1989 226 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1990 207 1 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1991 345 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 350
1992 352 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1993 349 1 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1994 372 3 12 2 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 409 9 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 409 9 10 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 459 15 14 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 493 15 15 7 0 n/a n/a 0 530
1999 550 10 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 552 9 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 581
2001 571 13 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 599
2002 409 15 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 409 15 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 595 20 28 6 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2005 605 20 28 7 1 n/a n/a 0 661
2006 598 20 34 10 0 n/a n/a 0 662
2007 629 21 33 13 1 n/a n/a 1 698
2008 610 20 35 14 2 n/a n/a 2 683
2009 623 23 38 11 5 0 3 0 703
2010 610 22 36 12 4 0 2 0 686
2011 643 30 50 12 2 0 4 0 741
2012 649 30 43 17 0 1 10 0 750
2013 698 23 45 16 0 0 11 0 793
2014 679 25 48 18 0 0 13 0 783
2015 687 25 58 21 0 0 7 0 798
2016 639 28 78 23 0 0 12 0 780
2017 640 31 75 31 0 0 18 0 795
2018 617 32 88 31 0 0 25 0 793
2019 586 21 83 31 0 0 25 0 746
2020 534 16 86 37 1 0 24 0 698
2021 521 14 79 42 1 0 26 0 683
2022 483 14 81 48 1 1 34 0 662
2023 482 13 75 42 1 1 47 0 661

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 E W Thurston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 n/a n/a n/a
1989 234 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 350 n/a n/a n/a
1992 358 n/a n/a n/a
1993 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 389 n/a n/a n/a
1995 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 530 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 578 n/a 0.0 0
2000 581 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 599 n/a 0.0 3.2
2002 444 n/a n/a 2.3
2003 444 n/a n/a 2.3
2004 650 51.3 12.7 0
2005 661 54.5 12.1 3.9
2006 662 52.6 12.6 3.3
2007 698 45.0 15.5 3.2
2008 683 53.7 12.7 0
2009 703 54.5 12.9 4.4
2010 686 51.8 13.2 6
2011 741 52.1 14.2 5.9
2012 750 41.7 17.9 5.2
2013 793 55.7 14.2 4
2014 783 56.4 13.8 5.1
2015 798 60.0 13.3 6.4
2016 780 61.0 12.7 n/a
2017 795 59.0 13.4 n/a
2018 793 59.7 13.2 n/a
2019 746 61.3 12.1 n/a
2020 698 59.6 11.7 n/a
2021 683 53.3 12.8 n/a
2022 662 55.3 11.9 n/a
2023 661 56.1 11.7 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 E W Thurston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 252 n/a n/a n/a
1989 234 n/a n/a n/a
1990 213 n/a n/a n/a
1991 350 n/a n/a n/a
1992 358 n/a n/a n/a
1993 366 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 389 n/a n/a n/a
1995 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 430 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 492 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 530 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 578 n/a 0.0 0
2000 581 n/a 0.0 2.2
2001 599 n/a 0.0 3.2
2002 444 n/a n/a 2.3
2003 444 n/a n/a 2.3
2004 650 51.3 12.7 0
2005 661 54.5 12.1 3.9
2006 662 52.6 12.6 3.3
2007 698 45.0 15.5 3.2
2008 683 53.7 12.7 0
2009 703 54.5 12.9 4.4
2010 686 51.8 13.2 6
2011 741 52.1 14.2 5.9
2012 750 41.7 17.9 5.2
2013 793 55.7 14.2 4
2014 783 56.4 13.8 5.1
2015 798 60.0 13.3 6.4
2016 780 61.0 12.7 n/a
2017 795 59.0 13.4 n/a
2018 793 59.7 13.2 n/a
2019 746 61.3 12.1 n/a
2020 698 59.6 11.7 n/a
2021 683 53.3 12.8 n/a
2022 662 55.3 11.9 n/a
2023 661 56.1 11.7 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 E W Thurston Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $68 (0.4%) $18,863 (99.6%) $18,931
2020 $136 (0.7%) $19,476 (99.3%) $19,612
2021 $363 (1.8%) $20,162 (98.2%) $20,525

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

Impact of COVID-19 on E W Thurston Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 60th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 501 Middle schools
 6.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (E W Thurston Middle)8376.6
 6.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)8475.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (E W Thurston Middle)7376.2
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Westwood)7375.7
 2.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (E W Thurston Middle)6168.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)6167.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (E W Thurston Middle)7569
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Westwood)7568
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (E W Thurston Middle)6669.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Westwood)6668.9
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (E W Thurston Middle)6764
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Westwood)6763.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (E W Thurston Middle)7071.6
 1.6%
   8th Grade Science (Westwood)7071.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (E W Thurston Middle)7071.4
 1.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Westwood)7771.1
 5.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (E W Thurston Middle)7269.7
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Westwood)7571.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (E W Thurston Middle)7071.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Westwood)7573.4
 1.6%
   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 Students746661
 11.4%
African American2113
 38.1%
American Indian01
Asian8375
 9.6%
Hispanic3142
 35.5%
Pacific Islander01
White586482
 17.7%
Two or More Races2547
 88%


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Frequently Asked Questions about E W Thurston Middle

Students at E W Thurston Middle are 73% White, 11% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Yes. E W Thurston Middle ranks in the top 5.6% of Massachusetts middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 661 students attended E W Thurston Middle.

Students who attend E W Thurston Middle usually go on to attend Westwood High


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