Marshall Simonds Middle

Summary:

Marshall Simonds Middle is a public middle school located in Burlington, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 817. The school is part of the Burlington school district, which is ranked 116 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Marshall Simonds Middle consistently ranks among the top 25% of middle schools in Massachusetts, with a statewide ranking between 89-134 out of 500+ schools over the past 8 years. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with 52.82% of students proficient or better in ELA and 56.16% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively. The school also performs exceptionally well for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups, ranking in the top 25% and top 15% of Massachusetts middle schools, respectively.

While Marshall Simonds Middle outperforms many of the nearby schools, such as John Glenn Middle in Bedford and McCall Middle in Winchester, which also rank among the top middle schools in the state, the school's performance in Science is slightly lower than its ELA and Math results, suggesting an opportunity for targeted improvement in this subject area. Additionally, the school's ranking for its White and Multi-racial student subgroups is in the middle range, indicating a potential need to further support these student populations.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 114 Winn Street
       Burlington, MA  01803


(781) 270-1781

District: Burlington

SchoolDigger Rank:
106th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,206 Help


Students who attend Marshall Simonds Middle usually attend:

High:    Burlington High

Feeder schools for Marshall Simonds Middle:

Elementary:    Fox Hill
    Francis Wyman Elementary
    Memorial
    Pine Glen Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  862

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.0%
Asian:
17.9%
Hispanic:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.4% Help


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Compare Details Marshall Simonds Middle ranks better than 78.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.67. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58%), Asian (17.9%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Marshall Simonds Middle is 11.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Marshall Simonds Middle is $22,206.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Marshall Simonds Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall Simonds Middle 106th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Marshall Simonds Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Burlington:

SchoolDigger ranks Burlington 116th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Marshall Simonds Middle

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Rank History for all students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.19 75th 339 77.9%
2004 71.88 103rd 344 70.1%
2005 74.67 87th 356 75.6%
2006 71.21 111th 399 72.2%
2007 73.16 108th 399 72.9%
2008 76.48 97th 407 76.2%
2009 71.22 129th 409 68.5%
2010 73.66 117th 434 73.0%
2011 73.86 117th 449 73.9%
2012 74.05 120th 455 73.6%
2013 74.74 116th 455 74.5%
2015 60.13 180th 441 59.2%
2016 57.47 206th 482 57.3%
2017 46.16 261st 487 46.4%
2018 60.50 179th 484 63.0%
2019 71.93 134th 498 73.1%
2021 79.58 89th 501 82.2%
2022 73.28 117th 497 76.5%
2023 78.41 101st 501 79.8%
2024 76.67 106th 493 78.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 34th 84 59.5%
2019 73.67 26th 87 70.1%
2021 56.46 34th 92 63.0%
2023 72.31 36th 110 67.3%
2024 68.56 34th 98 65.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 55.19 32nd 180 82.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.37 320th 467 31.5%
2019 38.63 299th 484 38.2%
2021 50.41 203rd 489 58.5%
2022 59.73 146th 503 71.0%
2023 61.76 107th 444 75.9%
2024 64.02 104th 441 76.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.36 294th 438 32.9%
2019 48.99 227th 452 49.8%
2021 48.95 206th 462 55.4%
2022 64.23 129th 489 73.6%
2023 73.13 89th 481 81.5%
2024 65.82 124th 469 73.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.50 178th 463 61.6%
2019 69.68 142nd 478 70.3%
2021 75.19 99th 483 79.5%
2022 65.43 148th 494 70.0%
2023 74.41 116th 489 76.3%
2024 73.55 114th 481 76.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.40 161st 417 61.4%
2019 49.42 158th 424 62.7%
2021 50.59 152nd 431 64.7%
2022 55.43 138th 445 69.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.48 176th 466 62.2%
2019 71.62 136th 478 71.5%
2021 81.18 79th 485 83.7%
2022 78.67 86th 497 82.7%
2023 79.35 89th 489 81.8%
2024 77.62 93rd 483 80.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 77.91 93rd 491 81.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 86.04 44th 339 87.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.31 68th 119 42.9%
2019 60.14 60th 128 53.1%
2021 68.16 48th 123 61.0%
2022 61.85 61st 135 54.8%
2023 60.73 64th 134 52.2%
2024 51.75 72nd 120 40.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.90 66th 172 61.6%
2019 78.45 25th 195 87.2%
2021 69.03 34th 193 82.4%
2022 70.35 38th 212 82.1%
2023 71.81 35th 209 83.3%
2024 71.05 35th 202 82.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.37 134th 309 56.6%
2019 70.16 71st 322 78.0%
2021 61.26 95th 335 71.6%
2022 59.63 112th 368 69.6%
2023 82.91 42nd 364 88.5%
2024 83.18 42nd 378 88.9%
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Rank History for White students at Marshall Simonds Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.49 221st 395 44.1%
2019 52.16 179th 396 54.8%
2021 63.41 119th 401 70.3%
2022 55.17 163rd 404 59.7%
2023 59.66 145th 403 64.0%
2024 59.70 139th 392 64.5%
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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 Marshall Simonds Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 766 4 42 10 0 n/a n/a 0 822
1989 717 8 37 8 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1990 715 11 37 5 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1991 709 13 44 11 0 n/a n/a 0 777
1992 725 16 51 7 0 n/a n/a 0 799
1993 729 9 58 8 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1994 740 17 52 9 0 n/a n/a 0 818
1995 699 18 50 5 1 n/a n/a 0 773
1996 699 18 50 5 1 n/a n/a 0 773
1997 690 10 69 9 2 n/a n/a 0 780
1998 722 10 57 14 0 n/a n/a 0 803
1999 718 12 65 8 1 n/a n/a 0 804
2000 743 25 71 4 0 n/a n/a 0 843
2001 755 23 73 4 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2002 759 20 80 4 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2003 759 20 80 4 0 n/a n/a 0 863
2004 745 18 94 8 0 n/a n/a 0 865
2005 730 22 91 12 0 n/a n/a 0 855
2006 699 26 84 29 1 n/a n/a 22 861
2007 693 19 86 24 1 n/a n/a 18 841
2008 679 23 87 31 0 n/a n/a 19 839
2009 698 21 87 29 4 3 11 0 853
2010 697 30 86 19 0 3 24 0 859
2011 637 69 92 21 1 2 27 0 849
2012 628 71 95 24 3 1 22 0 844
2013 636 47 100 28 6 1 22 0 840
2014 646 32 111 31 7 1 25 0 853
2015 657 33 99 30 6 0 30 0 855
2016 637 37 100 37 5 0 28 0 844
2017 606 46 93 38 3 0 34 1 821
2018 569 48 107 46 3 0 28 0 801
2019 539 43 125 49 1 0 30 0 787
2020 522 45 132 45 1 0 25 0 770
2021 500 52 137 36 0 0 26 0 751
2022 500 52 124 58 3 0 26 0 763
2023 500 52 142 79 2 0 39 3 817
2024 500 61 154 96 3 0 47 1 862

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 Marshall Simonds Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 n/a n/a n/a
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 768 n/a n/a n/a
1991 777 n/a n/a n/a
1992 799 n/a n/a n/a
1993 804 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 818 n/a n/a n/a
1995 773 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 773 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 780 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 803 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 804 n/a 0.0 6.7
2000 843 n/a 0.0 5.7
2001 855 n/a 0.0 5.5
2002 863 n/a n/a 4.2
2003 863 n/a n/a 4.2
2004 865 69.4 12.5 5.3
2005 855 65.0 13.2 4.8
2006 861 67.0 12.9 6.2
2007 841 60.0 14.0 6.7
2008 839 63.4 13.2 7.9
2009 853 63.9 13.3 7.4
2010 859 66.9 12.8 7.8
2011 849 68.2 12.4 9.9
2012 844 56.2 15.0 9.1
2013 840 74.9 11.2 10
2014 853 69.3 12.3 11.6
2015 855 69.0 12.3 12.4
2016 844 71.0 11.8 n/a
2017 821 73.3 11.1 n/a
2018 801 73.0 10.9 n/a
2019 787 77.1 10.1 n/a
2020 770 73.6 10.4 n/a
2021 751 68.3 10.9 n/a
2022 763 69.5 10.9 n/a
2023 817 73.5 11.1 n/a
2024 862 76.5 11.2 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 Marshall Simonds Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 822 n/a n/a n/a
1989 770 n/a n/a n/a
1990 768 n/a n/a n/a
1991 777 n/a n/a n/a
1992 799 n/a n/a n/a
1993 804 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 818 n/a n/a n/a
1995 773 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 773 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 780 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 803 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 804 n/a 0.0 6.7
2000 843 n/a 0.0 5.7
2001 855 n/a 0.0 5.5
2002 863 n/a n/a 4.2
2003 863 n/a n/a 4.2
2004 865 69.4 12.5 5.3
2005 855 65.0 13.2 4.8
2006 861 67.0 12.9 6.2
2007 841 60.0 14.0 6.7
2008 839 63.4 13.2 7.9
2009 853 63.9 13.3 7.4
2010 859 66.9 12.8 7.8
2011 849 68.2 12.4 9.9
2012 844 56.2 15.0 9.1
2013 840 74.9 11.2 10
2014 853 69.3 12.3 11.6
2015 855 69.0 12.3 12.4
2016 844 71.0 11.8 n/a
2017 821 73.3 11.1 n/a
2018 801 73.0 10.9 n/a
2019 787 77.1 10.1 n/a
2020 770 73.6 10.4 n/a
2021 751 68.3 10.9 n/a
2022 763 69.5 10.9 n/a
2023 817 73.5 11.1 n/a
2024 862 76.5 11.2 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 Marshall Simonds Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $202 (1.0%) $19,920 (99.0%) $20,123
2020 $237 (1.1%) $21,015 (98.9%) $21,252
2021 $415 (1.9%) $21,791 (98.1%) $22,206

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Marshall Simonds Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 134th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 101st of 501 Middle schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Simonds Middle)6558
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)6355.9
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Simonds Middle)6860.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)6757.8
 9.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Simonds Middle)5446.3
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)5345.7
 7.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Simonds Middle)5449.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)5248.9
 3.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Marshall Simonds Middle)6062
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Burlington)5960.4
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall Simonds Middle)5862.6
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Burlington)5760.6
 3.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Marshall Simonds Middle)5546
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Burlington)5345.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Marshall Simonds Middle)6055.2
 4.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Burlington)5952
 7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Marshall Simonds Middle)6057.3
 2.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Burlington)6155.7
 5.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Marshall Simonds Middle)5546
 9%
   All Grades Science (Burlington)5547
 8%
   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 Students787817
 3.8%
African American4352
 20.9%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian125142
 13.6%
Hispanic4979
 61.2%
Pacific Islander00
White539500
 7.2%
Two or More Races3039
 30%


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Marshall Simonds Middle ranks 106th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Marshall Simonds Middle are 58% White, 18% Asian, 11% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Marshall Simonds Middle usually go on to attend Burlington High

In the 2023-24 school year, 862 students attended Marshall Simonds Middle.


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