Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Manchester, MA, with a student population of 283. The school is part of the Manchester Essex Regional District, which is ranked 65 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School consistently performs very well on MCAS assessments, outperforming the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. In 2023-2024, the school had 52.04% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.23% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91% respectively. This strong academic performance is reflected in the school's high statewide rankings, placing it in the top 20% of Massachusetts middle schools. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% for female students, top 20% for male students, top 25% for White students, and top 10% for students with low socioeconomic status.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Collins Middle in Salem and Ralph B. O'Maley Middle in Gloucester, Manchester Essex Regional stands out as a high-performing outlier, with significantly higher academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's ability to provide excellent support and outcomes for students, regardless of their economic status, is particularly noteworthy.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 36 Lincoln Street
       Manchester, MA  01944


(978) 526-2022

District: Manchester Essex Regional

SchoolDigger Rank:
91st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,515 Help


Students who attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle School usually attend:

High:    Manchester Essex Regional High School

Feeder schools for Manchester Essex Regional Middle School:

Elementary:    Essex Elementary
    Manchester Memorial Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  283

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.8%
Hispanic:
1.8%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9% Help


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Compare Details Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks better than 81.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.89. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (96.8%), Hispanic (1.8%), African American (1.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School is $19,515.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Essex Regional Middle School 91st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Manchester Essex Regional Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Manchester Essex Regional:

SchoolDigger ranks Manchester Essex Regional 65th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 90.68 18th 434 95.9%
2011 89.71 21st 449 95.3%
2012 88.48 26th 455 94.3%
2013 87.55 33rd 455 92.7%
2014 86.91 33rd 455 92.7%
2015 85.07 50th 441 88.7%
2016 72.21 121st 482 74.9%
2017 80.96 78th 487 84.0%
2018 82.81 71st 484 85.3%
2019 76.69 117th 498 76.5%
2021 78.34 94th 501 81.2%
2022 81.52 80th 497 83.9%
2023 88.64 60th 501 88.0%
2024 79.89 91st 493 81.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.78 51st 467 89.1%
2019 57.04 168th 484 65.3%
2021 46.31 228th 489 53.4%
2022 59.76 145th 503 71.2%
2023 83.36 46th 444 89.6%
2024 71.18 80th 441 81.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.37 104th 438 76.3%
2019 81.34 51st 452 88.7%
2021 79.00 52nd 462 88.7%
2022 83.27 43rd 489 91.2%
2023 86.44 30th 481 93.8%
2024 76.18 62nd 469 86.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.79 73rd 463 84.2%
2019 75.94 109th 478 77.2%
2021 73.98 109th 483 77.4%
2022 85.71 65th 494 86.8%
2023 84.27 70th 489 85.7%
2024 80.48 83rd 481 82.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.03 18th 417 95.7%
2019 69.45 91st 424 78.5%
2021 56.11 118th 431 72.6%
2022 70.63 75th 445 83.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.33 74th 466 84.1%
2019 75.22 113th 478 76.4%
2021 79.49 83rd 485 82.9%
2022 73.74 101st 497 79.7%
2023 89.69 50th 489 89.8%
2024 74.34 105th 483 78.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.33 96th 491 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.62 81st 395 79.5%
2019 65.21 125th 396 68.4%
2021 67.59 104th 401 74.1%
2022 71.50 91st 404 77.5%
2023 81.26 64th 403 84.1%
2024 68.85 102nd 392 74.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 211 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 213
2010 346 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 347
2011 349 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 350
2012 352 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 352
2013 342 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 345
2014 348 1 2 2 0 0 2 0 355
2015 365 0 5 3 0 0 3 0 376
2016 367 0 9 6 0 0 2 0 384
2017 372 0 8 3 0 0 3 0 386
2018 356 0 6 5 0 0 5 0 372
2019 353 0 6 3 0 0 6 0 368
2020 347 0 3 3 0 0 4 0 357
2021 337 0 2 2 0 0 2 0 343
2022 279 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 283
2023 274 3 1 5 0 0 0 0 283

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 213 12.7 16.8 6.1
2010 347 19.1 18.1 4
2011 350 28.5 12.2 9.1
2012 352 25.7 13.6 11.6
2013 345 26.6 12.9 9.6
2014 355 29.0 12.2 7.6
2015 376 31.0 12.1 9
2016 384 36.0 10.6 n/a
2017 386 36.9 10.4 n/a
2018 372 33.2 11.1 n/a
2019 368 31.9 11.5 n/a
2020 357 31.2 11.4 n/a
2021 343 31.7 10.7 n/a
2022 283 27.8 10.1 n/a
2023 283 26.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 213 12.7 16.8 6.1
2010 347 19.1 18.1 4
2011 350 28.5 12.2 9.1
2012 352 25.7 13.6 11.6
2013 345 26.6 12.9 9.6
2014 355 29.0 12.2 7.6
2015 376 31.0 12.1 9
2016 384 36.0 10.6 n/a
2017 386 36.9 10.4 n/a
2018 372 33.2 11.1 n/a
2019 368 31.9 11.5 n/a
2020 357 31.2 11.4 n/a
2021 343 31.7 10.7 n/a
2022 283 27.8 10.1 n/a
2023 283 26.8 10.5 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $290 (1.8%) $16,172 (98.2%) $16,462
2020 $343 (1.9%) $17,380 (98.1%) $17,723
2021 $934 (4.8%) $18,581 (95.2%) $19,515

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Manchester Essex Regional Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 60th of 501 Middle schools
 11.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6371.9
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional)6271.9
 9.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)5856.8
 1.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional)5756.8
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)7053.2
 16.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional)7050
 20%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6656.4
 9.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional)6654.2
 11.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6569.6
 4.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional)6568.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6066.3
 6.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional)5764.8
 7.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)5870.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Science (Manchester Essex Regional)5869.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6665.7
 0.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Manchester Essex Regional)6960
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)6160.2
 0.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Manchester Essex Regional)6356.1
 6.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Manchester Essex Regional Middle School)5870.3
 12.3%
   All Grades Science (Manchester Essex Regional)6360.1
 2.9%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students368283
 23.1%
African American03
American Indian00
Asian61
 83.3%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White353274
 22.4%
Two or More Races60
 100%


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Students who attend Manchester Essex Regional Middle School usually go on to attend Manchester Essex Regional High School

Students at Manchester Essex Regional Middle School are 97% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Manchester Essex Regional Middle School ranks 91st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 283 students attended Manchester Essex Regional Middle School.


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