Middle Schools in Andover

The three middle schools located in Andover, Massachusetts are consistently ranked among the top performers in the state. Andover West Middle, Doherty Middle, and Wood Hill Middle School all received 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and are ranked in the top 50 middle schools in Massachusetts.

These Andover middle schools stand out for their exceptional academic performance, with MCAS proficiency rates that exceed the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. Andover West Middle and Wood Hill Middle School, in particular, demonstrate diverse student populations with significant Asian and Hispanic student representation. Meanwhile, Doherty Middle School has a relatively low percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, suggesting a more affluent student body.

Across all three schools, the data reveals a strong commitment to educational excellence, with high levels of investment in resources such as spending per student and favorable student-teacher ratios. This combination of academic achievement, diversity, and resource allocation contributes to the Andover middle schools' reputation as some of the best in the state, providing a high-quality learning environment for their students.