Grafton Middle

Summary:

Grafton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Grafton, MA, part of the Grafton school district, which is ranked 85 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. With a student population of 524, Grafton Middle consistently delivers strong academic performance, outpacing the state average on MCAS assessments.

In 2023-2024, 60.22% of Grafton Middle students scored proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 56.53% were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 40.91%. This academic excellence is reflected in Grafton Middle's statewide ranking, placing it in the top 15% of Massachusetts middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, such as ranking 34th out of 120 Massachusetts middle schools for Asian students and 40th out of 378 for Hispanic students in ELA proficiency.

Grafton Middle's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, ample resources, and a supportive district environment. The school's diverse student population, with a significant Asian and Hispanic representation, may also contribute to the rich learning environment. While Grafton Middle performs well overall, the school may need to focus on addressing equity gaps for certain student subgroups, such as Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students, to ensure all students have the opportunity to thrive. Compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Worcester school district, Grafton Middle consistently outperforms, highlighting the quality of education available to students in the Grafton community.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 22 Providence Road
       Grafton, MA  01519-1178


(508) 839-5420

District: Grafton

SchoolDigger Rank:
66th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,918 Help


Students who attend Grafton Middle usually attend:

High:    Grafton High School

Feeder schools for Grafton Middle:

Elementary:    Millbury Street Elementary School
    North Grafton Elementary
    North Street Elementary School
    South Grafton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  524

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.7%
Asian:
13.0%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Compare Details Grafton Middle ranks better than 86.6% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.7%), Asian (13%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grafton Middle is 12.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grafton Middle is $13,918.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grafton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Grafton Middle 66th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Grafton Middle in the ranking list.)

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Grafton:

SchoolDigger ranks Grafton 85th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Grafton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.47 121st 339 64.3%
2004 75.27 92nd 344 73.3%
2005 73.81 89th 356 75.0%
2006 77.84 84th 399 78.9%
2007 74.19 104th 399 73.9%
2008 73.29 110th 407 73.0%
2009 73.53 112th 409 72.6%
2010 81.24 75th 434 82.7%
2011 79.27 84th 449 81.3%
2012 78.03 101st 455 77.8%
2013 75.49 111th 455 75.6%
2014 82.19 71st 455 84.4%
2015 79.22 87th 441 80.3%
2016 63.09 181st 482 62.4%
2017 81.41 76th 487 84.4%
2018 80.80 83rd 484 82.9%
2019 85.48 67th 498 86.5%
2021 83.71 72nd 501 85.6%
2022 73.17 119th 497 76.1%
2023 80.96 83rd 501 83.4%
2024 86.73 66th 493 86.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 175th 467 62.5%
2019 63.56 124th 484 74.4%
2021 52.82 190th 489 61.1%
2022 47.46 233rd 503 53.7%
2023 53.60 145th 444 67.3%
2024 57.35 131st 441 70.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.19 73rd 438 83.3%
2019 66.42 116th 452 74.3%
2021 59.43 147th 462 68.2%
2022 50.40 208th 489 57.5%
2023 57.30 182nd 481 62.2%
2024 67.83 110th 469 76.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.91 92nd 463 80.1%
2019 82.73 75th 478 84.3%
2021 82.88 68th 483 85.9%
2022 71.43 122nd 494 75.3%
2023 80.77 83rd 489 83.0%
2024 85.02 67th 481 86.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.14 137th 417 67.1%
2019 72.59 75th 424 82.3%
2021 51.74 143rd 431 66.8%
2022 56.49 132nd 445 70.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.31 83rd 466 82.2%
2019 86.43 58th 478 87.9%
2021 83.06 70th 485 85.6%
2022 72.75 107th 497 78.5%
2023 78.98 93rd 489 81.0%
2024 86.75 64th 483 86.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 84.20 65th 491 86.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.05 78th 339 77.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.45 2nd 119 98.3%
2019 72.75 37th 128 71.1%
2021 76.30 28th 123 77.2%
2022 74.20 38th 135 71.9%
2023 74.06 38th 134 71.6%
2024 74.33 34th 120 71.7%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.31 69th 335 79.4%
2022 66.56 87th 368 76.4%
2023 84.33 39th 364 89.3%
2024 83.77 40th 378 89.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grafton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.76 119th 395 69.9%
2019 77.32 78th 396 80.3%
2021 70.76 94th 401 76.6%
2022 53.77 173rd 404 57.2%
2023 64.73 125th 403 69.0%
2024 71.72 91st 392 76.8%
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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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Enrollment information for Grafton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 564 2 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1991 549 2 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 568
1992 400 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1993 454 2 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1994 486 4 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
1995 476 8 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 476 8 12 3 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 485 6 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1998 496 2 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1999 478 4 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2000 490 6 7 7 2 n/a n/a 0 512
2001 522 3 5 7 8 n/a n/a 0 545
2002 557 5 9 10 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2003 557 5 9 10 4 n/a n/a 0 585
2004 544 4 10 7 5 n/a n/a 0 570
2005 553 5 16 10 7 n/a n/a 0 591
2006 593 2 3 11 0 n/a n/a 1 610
2007 581 5 16 21 1 n/a n/a 5 629
2008 597 4 24 18 1 n/a n/a 6 650
2009 603 5 26 18 2 0 10 0 664
2010 608 7 31 13 2 0 16 0 677
2011 585 9 32 19 2 0 15 0 662
2012 615 9 42 20 1 0 12 0 699
2013 405 5 30 15 0 0 6 0 461
2014 410 6 48 10 0 0 12 0 486
2015 399 6 65 18 0 0 10 0 498
2016 384 6 57 20 0 0 11 0 478
2017 394 7 49 19 0 0 16 0 485
2018 430 9 55 16 0 0 14 0 524
2019 403 11 60 24 2 2 12 0 514
2020 415 8 54 33 2 2 16 0 530
2021 397 8 57 35 1 0 15 0 513
2022 393 8 64 46 1 0 11 0 523
2023 386 8 68 43 1 1 15 2 524

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 Grafton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 586 n/a n/a n/a
1991 568 n/a n/a n/a
1992 413 n/a n/a n/a
1993 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 498 n/a n/a n/a
1995 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 498 n/a 0.0 0
2000 512 n/a 0.0 9.8
2001 545 n/a 0.0 8.3
2002 585 n/a n/a 10.3
2003 585 n/a n/a 10.3
2004 570 44.0 13.0 8.8
2005 591 46.5 12.7 10.3
2006 610 49.5 12.3 10.7
2007 629 42.0 15.0 11.4
2008 650 48.9 13.3 12.4
2009 664 49.1 13.5 15.8
2010 677 52.2 12.9 15.4
2011 662 50.5 13.0 13
2012 699 52.4 13.3 12.4
2013 461 35.5 12.9 13.9
2014 486 33.5 14.5 13
2015 498 35.0 14.2 14.1
2016 478 31.0 15.4 n/a
2017 485 33.7 14.3 n/a
2018 524 38.4 13.6 n/a
2019 514 37.3 13.7 n/a
2020 530 38.3 13.8 n/a
2021 513 40.9 12.5 n/a
2022 523 40.1 13.0 n/a
2023 524 40.6 12.8 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 Grafton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 586 n/a n/a n/a
1991 568 n/a n/a n/a
1992 413 n/a n/a n/a
1993 461 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 498 n/a n/a n/a
1995 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 503 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 498 n/a 0.0 0
2000 512 n/a 0.0 9.8
2001 545 n/a 0.0 8.3
2002 585 n/a n/a 10.3
2003 585 n/a n/a 10.3
2004 570 44.0 13.0 8.8
2005 591 46.5 12.7 10.3
2006 610 49.5 12.3 10.7
2007 629 42.0 15.0 11.4
2008 650 48.9 13.3 12.4
2009 664 49.1 13.5 15.8
2010 677 52.2 12.9 15.4
2011 662 50.5 13.0 13
2012 699 52.4 13.3 12.4
2013 461 35.5 12.9 13.9
2014 486 33.5 14.5 13
2015 498 35.0 14.2 14.1
2016 478 31.0 15.4 n/a
2017 485 33.7 14.3 n/a
2018 524 38.4 13.6 n/a
2019 514 37.3 13.7 n/a
2020 530 38.3 13.8 n/a
2021 513 40.9 12.5 n/a
2022 523 40.1 13.0 n/a
2023 524 40.6 12.8 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 Grafton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $277 (2.2%) $12,182 (97.8%) $12,459
2020 $122 (1.0%) $12,454 (99.0%) $12,575
2021 $449 (3.2%) $13,469 (96.8%) $13,918

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grafton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 83rd of 501 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Middle)6765.4
 1.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton)6665.6
 0.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Middle)7054
 16%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grafton)6954.2
 14.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton Middle)6954.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grafton)6952.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grafton Middle)6348.4
 14.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grafton)6346.6
 16.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Grafton Middle)7158.8
 12.2%
   8th Grade Science (Grafton)7258.2
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Grafton Middle)6959.6
 9.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Grafton)6753.9
 13.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Grafton Middle)6651
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Grafton)6153.4
 7.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Grafton Middle)7158.8
 12.2%
   All Grades Science (Grafton)6954.9
 14.1%
   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 Students514524
 1.9%
African American118
 27.3%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian6068
 13.3%
Hispanic2443
 79.2%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White403386
 4.2%
Two or More Races1215
 25%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grafton Middle

Grafton Middle ranks 66th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Grafton Middle are 74% White, 13% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 524 students attended Grafton Middle.

Students who attend Grafton Middle usually go on to attend Grafton High 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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