Summary:
The 01886 zip code in Westford, Massachusetts is home to two standout middle schools: Stony Brook School and Blanchard Middle. Both schools consistently rank among the top middle schools in the state, with Stony Brook School ranked 39th and Blanchard Middle ranked 29th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools for the 2024-2025 school year.
Academically, the two schools excel, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2024-2025, Stony Brook School had 66.73% of students proficient or better in ELA, 76.54% in Math, and 65.17% in Science, while Blanchard Middle had 66.99% proficient or better in ELA, 74.27% in Math, and 72.02% in Science. These scores significantly outperform the state averages, which were 41.53% in ELA, 40.74% in Math, and 41.51% in Science.
Both schools also demonstrate a strong commitment to providing their students with the necessary resources and support. Stony Brook School had a per-student spending of $15,678 in the 2020-2021 school year, while Blanchard Middle spent $15,857 per student. Additionally, the schools maintain relatively low student-teacher ratios, with Stony Brook at 12.6 and Blanchard at 11.7 students per teacher. The Westford school district, which both schools are a part of, is also ranked 33rd out of 348 districts in Massachusetts and is rated 5 stars, further highlighting the quality of education in the area.
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