Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 02170 zip code - Central Middle School in Quincy, Massachusetts. This standout school is ranked 59th out of 484 Massachusetts middle schools and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past three school years, indicating exceptional academic performance.
Central Middle School's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the Quincy district and Massachusetts state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In the 2024-2025 school year, 67.97% of Central Middle students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 45.83% for Quincy and 41.53% statewide. In math, 60.97% of Central Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 42.5% for Quincy and 40.74% statewide.
While the data does not include information on free/reduced lunch rates, the relatively high per-student spending of $15,397 may be a contributing factor to the school's strong academic outcomes. Further investigation into the school's practices, demographics, and resource allocation could provide additional insights to help understand the drivers of this success and identify opportunities for improvement.
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