Middle Schools in Leicester

There is only one middle school located in Leicester, Massachusetts - Leicester Middle School. This school serves grades 6-8 and has a diverse student population, with 70.9% White, 5.62% African American, 14.91% Hispanic, 3.91% Asian, 0.24% Native American, and 4.16% two or more races.

While Leicester Middle School has a diverse student body, its academic performance has been declining over the past three school years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are significantly lower than the state averages, with the largest gaps in Mathematics and Science. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has decreased from 235 out of 497 Massachusetts middle schools in 2021-2022 to 276 out of 493 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger rating has dropped from 3 stars to 2 stars out of 5.

The declining academic performance and school ranking at Leicester Middle School suggest that the school may be struggling to keep up with the academic standards set at the state level. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be necessary to address the underlying issues and help the school improve its outcomes for students. While the school has a diverse student population, the data does not indicate any disparities in achievement among different racial/ethnic groups.