Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Summary:

Justus C. Richardson Middle School is a public middle school in Dracut, Massachusetts, serving 848 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dracut school district, which is ranked 211 out of 351 districts in the state.

Academically, Justus C. Richardson Middle School has seen fluctuating performance, with a current statewide ranking of 246 out of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. The school's proficiency rates on MCAS assessments are generally below state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. However, the school performs better for certain student subgroups, such as ranking in the top 33% of Massachusetts middle schools for African American students in ELA and the top 25% for Hispanic students in Math. Conversely, the school struggles with the performance of male students, who rank in the bottom 47% of Massachusetts middle schools in both ELA and Math.

Compared to nearby schools, Justus C. Richardson Middle School performs better than some, such as James S Daley Middle School in Lowell, but lags behind higher-performing schools in the Chelmsford district, like McCarthy Middle School and Col Moses Parker School. The school's increased per-student spending and decreased student-teacher ratio suggest opportunities for targeted interventions and support programs to improve overall student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1570 Lakeview Ave
       Dracut, MA  01826


(978) 957-3330

District: Dracut

SchoolDigger Rank:
246th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,345 Help


Students who attend Justus C. Richardson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dracut Senior High

Feeder schools for Justus C. Richardson Middle School:

Elementary:    Brookside Elementary
    George H. Englesby Elementary School
    Greenmont Avenue
    Joseph A Campbell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  848

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.2%
Hispanic:
15.4%
Asian:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.9% Help


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Compare Details Justus C. Richardson Middle School ranks better than 50.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.2%), Hispanic (15.4%), Asian (8.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Justus C. Richardson Middle School is 14.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Justus C. Richardson Middle School is $12,345.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Justus C. Richardson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Justus C. Richardson Middle School 246th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Justus C. Richardson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Dracut:

SchoolDigger ranks Dracut 211th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Justus C. Richardson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 33.59 242nd 339 28.6%
2004 37.08 236th 344 31.4%
2005 37.94 239th 356 32.9%
2006 44.04 248th 399 37.8%
2007 43.32 255th 399 36.1%
2008 33.93 283rd 407 30.5%
2009 31.59 298th 409 27.1%
2010 32.95 316th 434 27.2%
2011 32.15 330th 449 26.5%
2012 26.77 345th 455 24.2%
2013 30.50 335th 455 26.4%
2014 33.88 320th 455 29.7%
2015 43.19 259th 441 41.3%
2016 31.94 345th 482 28.4%
2017 58.77 193rd 487 60.4%
2018 52.61 224th 484 53.7%
2019 51.72 240th 498 51.8%
2021 49.21 239th 501 52.3%
2022 45.44 255th 497 48.7%
2023 44.08 264th 501 47.3%
2024 45.17 246th 493 50.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.37 17th 180 90.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.50 245th 467 47.5%
2019 43.04 275th 484 43.2%
2021 44.59 240th 489 50.9%
2022 41.14 286th 503 43.1%
2023 35.04 255th 444 42.6%
2024 39.32 220th 441 50.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.12 220th 438 49.8%
2019 52.23 201st 452 55.5%
2021 58.86 152nd 462 67.1%
2022 45.25 248th 489 49.3%
2023 42.61 267th 481 44.5%
2024 46.50 227th 469 51.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 229th 463 50.5%
2019 51.65 240th 478 49.8%
2021 46.24 244th 483 49.5%
2022 48.62 233rd 494 52.8%
2023 47.84 238th 489 51.3%
2024 47.64 228th 481 52.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.65 215th 417 48.4%
2019 41.91 205th 424 51.7%
2021 35.67 254th 431 41.1%
2022 37.69 235th 445 47.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.66 229th 466 50.9%
2019 49.46 234th 478 51.0%
2021 50.86 221st 485 54.4%
2022 41.78 271st 497 45.5%
2023 39.47 283rd 489 42.1%
2024 41.68 260th 483 46.2%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.00 205th 491 58.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.35 259th 339 23.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.15 94th 119 21.0%
2019 35.31 88th 128 31.3%
2021 12.11 108th 123 12.2%
2022 22.09 102nd 135 24.4%
2023 12.29 118th 134 11.9%
2024 12.38 106th 120 11.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.25 12th 172 93.0%
2019 68.33 43rd 195 77.9%
2021 61.16 50th 193 74.1%
2022 73.57 32nd 212 84.9%
2023 40.15 121st 209 42.1%
2024 56.10 66th 202 67.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.52 143rd 309 53.7%
2019 51.97 140th 322 56.5%
2021 66.54 82nd 335 75.5%
2022 50.15 140th 368 62.0%
2023 62.21 106th 364 70.9%
2024 42.92 184th 378 51.3%
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Rank History for White students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.02 270th 395 31.6%
2019 35.41 268th 396 32.3%
2021 35.94 257th 401 35.9%
2022 31.13 277th 404 31.4%
2023 30.95 277th 403 31.3%
2024 33.72 249th 392 36.5%
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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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 692 9 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2003 692 9 15 13 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2004 715 8 23 7 1 n/a n/a 0 754
2005 695 8 25 15 1 n/a n/a 0 744
2006 670 12 25 17 1 n/a n/a 8 733
2007 640 15 28 25 0 n/a n/a 5 713
2008 593 20 29 35 1 n/a n/a 12 690
2009 650 16 28 38 0 0 10 0 742
2010 654 21 25 30 0 1 5 0 736
2011 619 23 21 32 0 0 5 0 700
2012 572 14 24 33 0 1 10 0 654
2013 536 11 26 36 0 1 10 0 620
2014 531 12 27 41 1 0 10 0 622
2015 801 42 43 70 1 0 17 0 974
2016 761 65 50 60 2 0 17 0 955
2017 708 52 56 68 2 0 15 0 901
2018 674 53 65 69 2 0 14 0 877
2019 674 52 65 97 2 0 11 0 901
2020 671 57 69 112 1 0 16 2 928
2021 656 68 56 120 0 0 17 3 920
2022 631 62 63 123 0 0 16 1 896
2023 570 58 71 131 0 0 16 2 848

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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 729 n/a n/a 8.1
2003 729 n/a n/a 8.1
2004 754 43.1 17.5 11.3
2005 744 40.2 18.5 11.8
2006 733 43.2 17.0 11.6
2007 713 42.0 17.0 9
2008 690 43.4 15.9 18
2009 742 43.6 17.0 14.8
2010 736 41.8 17.6 13
2011 700 36.2 19.3 16.9
2012 654 38.7 16.8 18
2013 620 36.8 16.8 22.7
2014 622 35.7 17.3 26
2015 974 53.0 18.3 32.9
2016 955 54.0 17.6 n/a
2017 901 53.8 16.7 n/a
2018 877 55.1 15.9 n/a
2019 901 55.7 16.1 n/a
2020 928 54.9 16.8 n/a
2021 920 57.7 15.9 n/a
2022 896 57.3 15.6 n/a
2023 848 58.0 14.6 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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 729 n/a n/a 8.1
2003 729 n/a n/a 8.1
2004 754 43.1 17.5 11.3
2005 744 40.2 18.5 11.8
2006 733 43.2 17.0 11.6
2007 713 42.0 17.0 9
2008 690 43.4 15.9 18
2009 742 43.6 17.0 14.8
2010 736 41.8 17.6 13
2011 700 36.2 19.3 16.9
2012 654 38.7 16.8 18
2013 620 36.8 16.8 22.7
2014 622 35.7 17.3 26
2015 974 53.0 18.3 32.9
2016 955 54.0 17.6 n/a
2017 901 53.8 16.7 n/a
2018 877 55.1 15.9 n/a
2019 901 55.7 16.1 n/a
2020 928 54.9 16.8 n/a
2021 920 57.7 15.9 n/a
2022 896 57.3 15.6 n/a
2023 848 58.0 14.6 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Justus C. Richardson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $193 (1.7%) $11,059 (98.3%) $11,253
2020 $185 (1.7%) $10,684 (98.3%) $10,868
2021 $1,012 (8.2%) $11,333 (91.8%) $12,345

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Justus C. Richardson Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 240th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 264th of 501 Middle schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)5145.3
 5.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dracut)5044.9
 5.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)5538.3
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dracut)5438
 16%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)5132.4
 18.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dracut)5131.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)4430.4
 13.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dracut)4330.1
 12.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)5234.6
 17.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dracut)5134.6
 16.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)4231.8
 10.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dracut)4131.4
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)4031.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Dracut)4030.8
 9.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)5137.2
 13.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Dracut)5439.2
 14.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)4733.3
 13.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Dracut)4536.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Justus C. Richardson Middle School)4031.2
 8.8%
   All Grades Science (Dracut)4538.1
 6.9%
   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 Students901848
 5.9%
African American5258
 11.5%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian6571
 9.2%
Hispanic97131
 35.1%
Pacific Islander00
White674570
 15.4%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%


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Students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School are 67% White, 15% Hispanic, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Justus C. Richardson Middle School usually go on to attend Dracut Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 848 students attended Justus C. Richardson Middle School.

Justus C. Richardson Middle School ranks 246th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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