Middle Schools in Rockland

Rockland, Massachusetts has one public middle school serving grades 5-8 - John W. Rogers Middle School. The school has a total enrollment of 715 students and is part of the Rockland School District, which is ranked 165 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

John W. Rogers Middle School has maintained a consistent ranking and rating over the past three school years, ranking between 212 and 222 out of 493 middle schools in Massachusetts. The school's academic performance is generally below the state average but close to the Rockland district average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science proficiency. Proficiency rates range from 31.52% in 5th grade ELA to 50% in 6th grade Math, with overall school averages of 36.27% in ELA, 36.45% in Math, and 38.15% in Science.

The school has a diverse student population, with 68.81% White, 6.43% African American, 18.88% Hispanic, 1.26% Asian, 0.84% Native American, and 3.78% two or more races. The student-teacher ratio is 13.3, and the school's per-student spending for the 2020-2021 school year was $17,165. While the school's performance is consistent with the district, there are opportunities for targeted interventions and support, particularly in 8th grade Math and 5th grade ELA, to help improve student outcomes.