Paul R Baird Middle

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Paul R Baird Middle is a public middle school located in Ludlow, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 516. The school is part of the Ludlow school district, which is ranked 265 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Paul R Baird Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation test scores, is generally below the state average across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21.4%), Mathematics (34.12%), and Science (37.42%) are all lower than the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively. Compared to nearby schools, such as Wilbraham Middle, which is part of the Hampden-Wilbraham district, Paul R Baird Middle's performance is generally lower.

The school's performance data highlights significant gaps in academic achievement between different student subgroups, particularly along racial and socioeconomic lines. However, the school's increased per-student spending and relatively stable student-teacher ratio suggest a commitment to investing in the school's resources. The presence of higher-performing schools in the nearby area provides an opportunity for Paul R Baird Middle to learn from and collaborate with these successful institutions to improve its own practices and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Rooney Road
       Ludlow, MA  01056-2595


(413) 583-5685

District: Ludlow

SchoolDigger Rank:
292nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,374 Help


Students who attend Paul R Baird Middle usually attend:

High:    Ludlow Senior High

Feeder schools for Paul R Baird Middle:

Elementary:    East Street Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.6 Help
Number of students:  516

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.6%
Hispanic:
17.8%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.5% Help


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Compare Details Paul R Baird Middle ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.6%), Hispanic (17.8%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paul R Baird Middle is 10.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paul R Baird Middle is $18,374.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paul R Baird Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Paul R Baird Middle 292nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Paul R Baird Middle in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Ludlow:

SchoolDigger ranks Ludlow 265th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paul R Baird Middle

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Rank History for all students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 35.10 238th 339 29.8%
2004 38.92 228th 344 33.7%
2005 35.25 249th 356 30.1%
2006 49.72 223rd 399 44.1%
2007 52.13 215th 399 46.1%
2008 50.27 220th 407 45.9%
2009 50.84 223rd 409 45.5%
2010 40.32 285th 434 34.3%
2011 51.72 237th 449 47.2%
2012 51.50 241st 455 47.0%
2013 49.97 243rd 455 46.6%
2014 49.11 247th 455 45.7%
2015 47.36 233rd 441 47.2%
2016 30.43 352nd 482 27.0%
2017 36.75 316th 487 35.1%
2018 31.74 339th 484 30.0%
2019 37.88 320th 498 35.7%
2021 27.18 355th 501 29.1%
2022 31.31 339th 497 31.8%
2023 31.16 335th 501 33.1%
2024 36.93 292nd 493 40.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.71 411th 467 12.0%
2019 30.92 364th 484 24.8%
2021 24.32 405th 489 17.2%
2022 34.65 332nd 503 34.0%
2023 23.43 378th 444 14.9%
2024 29.52 305th 441 30.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.90 360th 438 17.8%
2019 37.85 296th 452 34.5%
2021 28.72 358th 462 22.5%
2022 40.40 283rd 489 42.1%
2023 31.38 352nd 481 26.8%
2024 36.46 302nd 469 35.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.57 306th 463 33.9%
2019 41.45 297th 478 37.9%
2021 26.64 353rd 483 26.9%
2022 32.05 335th 494 32.2%
2023 34.48 314th 489 35.8%
2024 36.95 287th 481 40.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.42 258th 417 38.1%
2019 24.10 340th 424 19.8%
2021 30.08 294th 431 31.8%
2022 25.69 346th 445 22.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.40 346th 466 25.8%
2019 33.34 324th 478 32.2%
2021 28.03 342nd 485 29.5%
2022 30.50 334th 497 32.8%
2023 26.98 350th 489 28.4%
2024 36.76 293rd 483 39.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.72 330th 491 32.8%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.16 278th 339 18.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.26 227th 309 26.5%
2019 41.55 177th 322 45.0%
2021 26.41 266th 335 20.6%
2022 24.10 304th 368 17.4%
2023 38.84 199th 364 45.3%
2024 37.64 214th 378 43.4%
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Rank History for White students at Paul R Baird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.02 335th 395 15.2%
2019 23.74 325th 396 17.9%
2021 16.85 350th 401 12.7%
2022 20.97 335th 404 17.1%
2023 18.82 339th 403 15.9%
2024 24.99 292nd 392 25.5%
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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 Paul R Baird Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 460 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1989 571 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 576
1990 584 1 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 590
1991 607 1 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1992 655 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 661
1993 672 4 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 685
1994 675 5 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 686
1995 700 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1996 700 2 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 710
1997 682 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1998 684 6 7 16 0 n/a n/a 0 713
1999 680 6 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2000 700 10 9 11 0 n/a n/a 0 730
2001 711 6 6 11 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2002 774 10 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 808
2003 774 10 7 15 2 n/a n/a 0 808
2004 759 12 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 799
2005 720 10 7 21 1 n/a n/a 0 759
2006 665 10 7 20 1 n/a n/a 1 704
2007 656 7 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 691
2008 692 9 6 39 0 n/a n/a 4 750
2009 675 10 3 44 0 1 4 0 737
2010 645 14 2 45 0 0 2 0 708
2011 619 19 1 40 1 0 3 0 683
2012 598 13 3 37 1 3 4 0 659
2013 600 15 4 57 1 3 8 0 688
2014 562 10 4 52 0 3 15 0 646
2015 561 12 5 53 2 2 15 0 650
2016 577 15 6 48 1 2 16 0 665
2017 605 13 4 44 2 0 16 0 684
2018 551 14 3 53 2 0 15 0 638
2019 520 14 3 57 4 0 12 0 610
2020 504 12 1 75 4 0 16 0 612
2021 460 12 0 84 1 0 24 0 581
2022 408 12 1 91 1 1 19 0 533
2023 395 10 5 92 1 0 13 0 516

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 Paul R Baird Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 576 n/a n/a n/a
1990 590 n/a n/a n/a
1991 619 n/a n/a n/a
1992 661 n/a n/a n/a
1993 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 686 n/a n/a n/a
1995 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 695 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 713 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 706 n/a 0.0 0
2000 730 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 736 n/a 0.0 11.8
2002 808 n/a n/a 20.9
2003 808 n/a n/a 20.9
2004 799 60.6 13.2 18.3
2005 759 59.0 12.9 22.3
2006 704 59.4 11.9 23.5
2007 691 63.0 11.0 21.7
2008 750 56.0 13.4 20.8
2009 737 56.9 13.0 24.2
2010 708 56.8 12.4 26.8
2011 683 60.7 11.2 24.9
2012 659 59.7 11.0 26.4
2013 688 56.6 12.1 29.2
2014 646 57.3 11.2 28.6
2015 650 58.0 11.2 32.5
2016 665 59.0 11.2 n/a
2017 684 59.3 11.5 n/a
2018 638 56.8 11.2 n/a
2019 610 54.5 11.1 n/a
2020 612 57.7 10.6 n/a
2021 581 52.0 11.1 n/a
2022 533 53.6 9.9 n/a
2023 516 48.5 10.6 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 Paul R Baird Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 463 n/a n/a n/a
1989 576 n/a n/a n/a
1990 590 n/a n/a n/a
1991 619 n/a n/a n/a
1992 661 n/a n/a n/a
1993 685 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 686 n/a n/a n/a
1995 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 710 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 695 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 713 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 706 n/a 0.0 0
2000 730 n/a 0.0 12.5
2001 736 n/a 0.0 11.8
2002 808 n/a n/a 20.9
2003 808 n/a n/a 20.9
2004 799 60.6 13.2 18.3
2005 759 59.0 12.9 22.3
2006 704 59.4 11.9 23.5
2007 691 63.0 11.0 21.7
2008 750 56.0 13.4 20.8
2009 737 56.9 13.0 24.2
2010 708 56.8 12.4 26.8
2011 683 60.7 11.2 24.9
2012 659 59.7 11.0 26.4
2013 688 56.6 12.1 29.2
2014 646 57.3 11.2 28.6
2015 650 58.0 11.2 32.5
2016 665 59.0 11.2 n/a
2017 684 59.3 11.5 n/a
2018 638 56.8 11.2 n/a
2019 610 54.5 11.1 n/a
2020 612 57.7 10.6 n/a
2021 581 52.0 11.1 n/a
2022 533 53.6 9.9 n/a
2023 516 48.5 10.6 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 Paul R Baird Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $412 (2.4%) $16,829 (97.6%) $17,241
2020 $94 (0.5%) $17,784 (99.5%) $17,878
2021 $623 (3.4%) $17,750 (96.6%) $18,374

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paul R Baird Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 320th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 335th of 501 Middle schools
 2.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paul R Baird Middle)3617.3
 18.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ludlow)3516.6
 18.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Paul R Baird Middle)4839.7
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ludlow)4738.9
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paul R Baird Middle)3122.2
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ludlow)3121.8
 9.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Paul R Baird Middle)3835.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ludlow)3734.3
 2.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paul R Baird Middle)3923.9
 15.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ludlow)3923.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paul R Baird Middle)4124.5
 16.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ludlow)4024.2
 15.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Paul R Baird Middle)4926.4
 22.6%
   8th Grade Science (Ludlow)4925.9
 23.1%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Paul R Baird Middle)3621
 15%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Ludlow)4024.7
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Paul R Baird Middle)4333.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Ludlow)4231.9
 10.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Paul R Baird Middle)4926.4
 22.6%
   All Grades Science (Ludlow)4126.4
 14.6%
   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 Students610516
 15.4%
African American1410
 28.6%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian35
 66.7%
Hispanic5792
 61.4%
Pacific Islander00
White520395
 24%
Two or More Races1213
 8.3%


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Students at Paul R Baird Middle are 77% White, 18% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Students who attend Paul R Baird Middle usually go on to attend Ludlow Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 516 students attended Paul R Baird Middle.

Paul R Baird Middle ranks 292nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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