Middle Schools in Quincy

The middle schools in Quincy, Massachusetts serve students in grades 6-8 and include 5 schools: Central Middle, Atlantic Middle, South West Middle School, Point Webster Middle, and Broad Meadows Middle. The data reveals significant differences in academic performance among these schools, with Central Middle standing out as a high-performing school and South West Middle and Point Webster Middle struggling to meet the district and state averages.

Central Middle consistently outperforms the Quincy and Massachusetts averages in MCAS test scores across all subjects and grade levels, ranking 56th out of 493 schools in the state. In contrast, South West Middle and Point Webster Middle have significantly lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages. The schools also vary in their student-teacher ratios, with Broad Meadows Middle and South West Middle having lower ratios, which may contribute to their better academic outcomes.

While the data does not show a clear correlation between spending per student and academic performance, the schools with higher percentages of Asian students, such as Central Middle and Atlantic Middle, tend to have stronger academic performance. The stark differences in achievement among the middle schools in Quincy highlight the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the district.