Summary:
The 01540 zip code is home to a single middle school, Oxford Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 385 students. While the school's district rank is 286 out of 348 in Massachusetts, it is rated just 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating lower academic performance compared to other middle schools in the state.
Oxford Middle School's academic proficiency rates, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, are generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 23.44% (6th grade) to 40.91% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 41.95% and 44.32%, respectively. In mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 11.45% (8th grade) to 28.57% (7th grade), compared to state averages of 38.24% and 38.88%, respectively.
Despite the school's relatively high spending per student of $16,331 and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.9, the academic outcomes at Oxford Middle School have remained consistently below the state average over the past few years, with its statewide rank fluctuating between 307 and 314 out of over 500 middle schools in Massachusetts. This suggests that additional resources and support may be needed to improve student learning and academic achievement at the school.
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