Overlook Middle School

Summary:

Overlook Middle School is a public middle school located in Ashburnham, MA, serving 549 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ashburnham-Westminster school district, which is ranked 205 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overlook Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are generally higher than the district and state averages, with 40.64% of students proficient or better in ELA and 48.86% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 41.95%, respectively. The school's 8th grade ELA performance is especially noteworthy, with 48.02% of students proficient or better, compared to 42.72% statewide. However, the school's math proficiency rates, while above average, lag behind its ELA and Science results, suggesting an area for potential improvement.

Overlook Middle School's student population is predominantly white (85.97%), which is significantly higher than the state average of 39.17%. Interestingly, the school's Hispanic and multi-racial student groups perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 100 schools in Massachusetts, while the white and special education student groups perform below the state averages. This highlights the need for the school to closely examine its instructional practices and support systems to ensure equitable outcomes for all students. Additionally, Overlook Middle School's proximity to several lower-performing middle schools in the region may present opportunities for collaboration and the sharing of best practices to improve student outcomes across the area.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10 Oakmont Drive
       Ashburnham, MA  01430


(978) 827-1425

District: Ashburnham-Westminster

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,919 Help


Students who attend Overlook Middle School usually attend:

High:    Oakmont Regional High School

Feeder schools for Overlook Middle School:

Elementary:    Briggs Elementary
    Meetinghouse School
    Westminster Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  549

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.0%
Hispanic:
7.8%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.2% Help


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Compare Details Overlook Middle School ranks better than 63.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.79. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86%), Hispanic (7.8%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overlook Middle School is 13.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overlook Middle School is $13,919.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Overlook Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Overlook Middle School 181st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Overlook Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ashburnham-Westminster:

SchoolDigger ranks Ashburnham-Westminster 205th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Overlook Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.23 130th 339 61.7%
2004 63.39 136th 344 60.5%
2005 64.04 128th 356 64.0%
2006 64.59 141st 399 64.7%
2007 61.52 160th 399 59.9%
2008 65.83 142nd 407 65.1%
2009 68.76 134th 409 67.2%
2010 62.67 163rd 434 62.4%
2011 62.78 172nd 449 61.7%
2012 64.02 175th 455 61.5%
2013 59.42 191st 455 58.0%
2014 62.73 173rd 455 62.0%
2015 74.23 118th 441 73.2%
2016 77.01 99th 482 79.5%
2017 66.24 158th 487 67.6%
2018 66.75 153rd 484 68.4%
2019 66.44 160th 498 67.9%
2021 63.80 165th 501 67.1%
2022 69.71 135th 497 72.8%
2023 60.93 172nd 501 65.7%
2024 59.79 181st 493 63.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 55.83 36th 92 60.9%
2022 49.21 43rd 102 57.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.77 187th 467 60.0%
2019 55.89 178th 484 63.2%
2021 58.35 146th 489 70.1%
2022 67.02 109th 503 78.3%
2023 51.40 158th 444 64.4%
2024 37.49 234th 441 46.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.14 118th 438 73.1%
2019 71.03 86th 452 81.0%
2021 63.27 128th 462 72.3%
2022 72.51 91st 489 81.4%
2023 70.96 101st 481 79.0%
2024 51.80 193rd 469 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.42 136th 463 70.6%
2019 70.74 138th 478 71.1%
2021 62.98 157th 483 67.5%
2022 67.32 140th 494 71.7%
2023 56.12 192nd 489 60.7%
2024 62.51 169th 481 64.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 141st 417 66.2%
2019 48.87 161st 424 62.0%
2021 62.42 100th 431 76.8%
2022 57.79 125th 445 71.9%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.66 2nd 5 60.0%
2024 23.99 3rd 3 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.39 170th 466 63.5%
2019 59.60 183rd 478 61.7%
2021 62.80 165th 485 66.0%
2022 69.42 128th 497 74.2%
2023 61.98 170th 489 65.2%
2024 53.99 191st 483 60.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.37 155th 491 68.4%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.39 156th 339 54.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.01 15th 335 95.5%
2022 83.68 41st 368 88.9%
2023 69.61 80th 364 78.0%
2024 64.70 96th 378 74.6%
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Rank History for White students at Overlook Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.45 167th 395 57.7%
2019 55.03 169th 396 57.3%
2021 49.46 187th 401 53.4%
2022 56.28 159th 404 60.6%
2023 44.76 206th 403 48.9%
2024 44.23 206th 392 47.4%
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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 Overlook Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 593 4 7 9 11 n/a n/a 0 624
1996 593 4 7 9 11 n/a n/a 0 624
1997 597 5 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1998 640 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1999 641 2 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2000 632 2 10 4 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2001 597 3 10 6 0 n/a n/a 0 616
2002 609 7 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2003 609 7 8 11 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2004 614 9 8 10 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2005 587 10 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 616
2006 573 3 9 17 2 n/a n/a 9 613
2007 572 5 9 21 1 n/a n/a 11 619
2008 545 7 7 26 2 n/a n/a 9 596
2009 510 5 5 32 1 1 11 0 565
2010 510 5 4 32 2 0 12 0 565
2011 541 4 6 28 1 0 16 0 596
2012 540 4 4 20 0 0 14 0 582
2013 561 4 5 14 0 0 11 0 595
2014 532 5 5 13 0 0 10 0 565
2015 531 4 9 15 0 0 11 0 570
2016 536 3 6 15 0 0 5 0 565
2017 539 0 5 19 0 0 7 0 570
2018 535 3 3 24 1 0 7 0 573
2019 531 3 3 26 1 0 11 0 575
2020 515 7 2 40 1 0 17 0 582
2021 482 8 6 39 0 0 24 0 559
2022 490 9 4 45 0 0 24 3 575
2023 472 9 7 43 0 0 13 5 549

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Overlook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 607 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 649 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 653 n/a 0.0 0
2000 648 n/a 0.0 5.9
2001 616 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 635 n/a n/a 6.9
2003 635 n/a n/a 6.9
2004 641 37.8 17.0 7.6
2005 616 39.0 15.8 8.9
2006 613 40.0 15.3 11.3
2007 619 41.0 15.1 10.9
2008 596 35.5 16.8 10.9
2009 565 36.8 15.4 12.4
2010 565 37.2 15.1 17.7
2011 596 37.5 15.8 23.3
2012 582 37.2 15.6 19.9
2013 595 37.1 16.0 18.8
2014 565 38.4 14.6 22.3
2015 570 38.0 15.0 24.2
2016 565 35.0 16.1 n/a
2017 570 36.9 15.4 n/a
2018 573 37.8 15.1 n/a
2019 575 37.6 15.2 n/a
2020 582 37.7 15.4 n/a
2021 559 35.7 15.6 n/a
2022 575 36.6 15.7 n/a
2023 549 40.1 13.6 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 Overlook Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 624 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 607 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 649 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 653 n/a 0.0 0
2000 648 n/a 0.0 5.9
2001 616 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 635 n/a n/a 6.9
2003 635 n/a n/a 6.9
2004 641 37.8 17.0 7.6
2005 616 39.0 15.8 8.9
2006 613 40.0 15.3 11.3
2007 619 41.0 15.1 10.9
2008 596 35.5 16.8 10.9
2009 565 36.8 15.4 12.4
2010 565 37.2 15.1 17.7
2011 596 37.5 15.8 23.3
2012 582 37.2 15.6 19.9
2013 595 37.1 16.0 18.8
2014 565 38.4 14.6 22.3
2015 570 38.0 15.0 24.2
2016 565 35.0 16.1 n/a
2017 570 36.9 15.4 n/a
2018 573 37.8 15.1 n/a
2019 575 37.6 15.2 n/a
2020 582 37.7 15.4 n/a
2021 559 35.7 15.6 n/a
2022 575 36.6 15.7 n/a
2023 549 40.1 13.6 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Overlook Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $293 (2.4%) $11,994 (97.6%) $12,286
2020 $570 (3.9%) $14,207 (96.1%) $14,777
2021 $546 (3.9%) $13,372 (96.1%) $13,919

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Overlook Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 160th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 172nd of 501 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overlook Middle School)4835.1
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)4834.9
 13.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Overlook Middle School)5545.9
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)5545.6
 9.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Overlook Middle School)6151.1
 9.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)6050.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Overlook Middle School)6139.1
 21.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)6138.7
 22.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Overlook Middle School)6150.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)6150.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Overlook Middle School)5036.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)4936
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Overlook Middle School)5947.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ashburnham-Westminster)5947.6
 11.4%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Overlook Middle School)5645.9
 10.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ashburnham-Westminster)5243.3
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Overlook Middle School)5640.2
 15.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ashburnham-Westminster)5141.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Overlook Middle School)5947.9
 11.1%
   All Grades Science (Ashburnham-Westminster)5144.3
 6.7%
   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 Students575549
 4.5%
African American39
 200%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic2643
 65.4%
Pacific Islander00
White531472
 11.1%
Two or More Races1113
 18.2%


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Overlook Middle School ranks 181st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Overlook Middle School usually go on to attend Oakmont Regional High School

Students at Overlook Middle School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 549 students attended Overlook Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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