Middleborough

The Middleborough school district in Massachusetts consists of 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals that while the district as a whole performs below the state average on MCAS proficiency, a few schools stand out with stronger academic performance.

Henry B. Burkland Elementary School has the highest MCAS proficiency rates across English Language Arts, Math, and Science compared to the other elementary schools, and it has a higher statewide ranking, placing it in the top half of Massachusetts elementary schools. Meanwhile, John T. Nichols Middle School has the highest statewide ranking among the Middleborough schools, placing it in the top half of Massachusetts middle schools, and it also has relatively strong MCAS proficiency rates, especially in 8th grade.

Other notable findings include Middleborough High School having a strong 94.6% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.5% dropout rate. However, the Middleborough schools generally perform below the state averages in MCAS proficiency, with the exception of Middleborough High School outperforming the state average in 10th grade Science. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent across the district, ranging from $14,999 to $18,063 per student and 13:1 to 15:1 ratios.