Is Lunenburg Middle School a good school?

Lunenburg Middle School ranks 142 nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Lunenburg Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 363 students attended Lunenburg Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Lunenburg Middle School?

Students at Lunenburg Middle School are 77% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Lunenburg Middle School attend?

Students who attend Lunenburg Middle School usually go on to attend Lunenburg High

Lunenburg Middle School

Summary:

Lunenburg Middle School is a public middle school serving around 380 students in grades 6-8 in Lunenburg, MA. The school is part of the Lunenburg District, which is ranked 128 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lunenburg Middle School consistently performs above the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 42.3% in ELA, 47.9% in Math, and 51.18% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95% respectively. The school's Hispanic and Special Education student subgroups also perform particularly well, ranking 102nd out of 378 Massachusetts middle schools in ELA and 108th out of 441 middle schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby schools, Lunenburg Middle School performs better academically than some lower-performing schools in the region, such as Memorial Middle School and Arthur M. Longsjo Middle School in Fitchburg. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Groton Dunstable Regional Middle and Luther Burbank Middle School. The school's higher spending per student compared to nearby schools suggests the district is allocating significant resources to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1079 Massachusetts Avenue
Lunenburg, MA 01462

(978) 582-4710

District: Lunenburg

SchoolDigger Rank:
142^nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,285

Students who attend Lunenburg Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lunenburg High

Feeder schools for Lunenburg Middle School:

Elementary:	Lunenburg Primary School
	Turkey Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 363

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.1%

Hispanic:

12.7%

Two or more races:

3.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lunenburg Middle School ranks better than 71.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.19. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77.1%), Hispanic (12.7%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle School is 13.1. (See more...)

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lunenburg Middle School is $15,285.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Lunenburg Middle School 142^nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Lunenburg Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Lunenburg:

SchoolDigger ranks Lunenburg 128^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	73.47	131^st	498	73.7%
2021	66.02	152^nd	501	69.7%
2022	66.71	145^th	497	70.8%
2023	69.77	139^th	501	72.3%
2024	67.19	142^nd	493	71.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.92	61^st	110	44.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	58.19	157^th	467	66.4%
2019	56.61	173^rd	484	64.3%
2021	51.99	196^th	489	59.9%
2022	64.14	127^th	503	74.8%
2023	51.76	154^th	444	65.3%
2024	63.79	108^th	441	75.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	72.96	83^rd	438	81.1%
2019	63.38	133^rd	452	70.6%
2021	56.29	169^th	462	63.4%
2022	68.66	104^th	489	78.7%
2023	58.92	171^st	481	64.4%
2024	65.64	125^th	469	73.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	67.74	150^th	463	67.6%
2019	71.81	131^st	478	72.6%
2021	66.11	145^th	483	70.0%
2022	69.54	130^th	494	73.7%
2023	73.78	121^st	489	75.3%
2024	68.02	141^st	481	70.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	41.21	207^th	417	50.4%
2019	45.28	180^th	424	57.5%
2021	63.54	95^th	431	78.0%
2022	50.91	158^th	445	64.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	71.72	121^st	466	74.0%
2019	71.86	133^rd	478	72.2%
2021	63.38	159^th	485	67.2%
2022	62.08	165^th	497	66.8%
2023	62.59	165^th	489	66.3%
2024	61.76	158^th	483	67.3%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	66.66	148^th	491	69.9%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	61.89	100^th	339	70.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	66.45	79^th	309	74.4%
2019	71.51	66^th	322	79.5%
2021	76.68	50^th	335	85.1%
2023	76.40	57^th	364	84.3%
2024	62.81	102^nd	378	73.0%

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Rank History for White students at Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	60.35	143^rd	395	63.8%
2019	64.87	128^th	396	67.7%
2021	57.40	148^th	401	63.1%
2022	56.29	158^th	404	60.9%
2023	60.42	141^st	403	65.0%
2024	56.39	154^th	392	60.7%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2017	339	6	4	30	3	3	3	0	388
2018	363	8	5	34	4	3	6	0	423
2019	336	6	3	37	2	0	9	0	393
2020	349	6	5	31	2	2	11	0	406
2021	321	3	4	37	0	4	16	1	386
2022	326	9	10	39	0	2	16	0	402
2023	298	11	8	42	0	1	19	1	380
2024	280	12	10	46	0	0	14	1	363

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

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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 Lunenburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	388	25.9	14.9	n/a
2018	423	28.8	14.6	n/a
2019	393	28.4	13.7	n/a
2020	406	27.6	14.6	n/a
2021	386	27.2	14.1	n/a
2022	402	29.1	13.7	n/a
2023	380	27.1	14.0	n/a
2024	363	27.6	13.1	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 Lunenburg Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	388	25.9	14.9	n/a
2018	423	28.8	14.6	n/a
2019	393	28.4	13.7	n/a
2020	406	27.6	14.6	n/a
2021	386	27.2	14.1	n/a
2022	402	29.1	13.7	n/a
2023	380	27.1	14.0	n/a
2024	363	27.6	13.1	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 Lunenburg Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$278 (2.0%)	$13,665 (98.0%)	$13,944
2020	$315 (2.3%)	$13,542 (97.7%)	$13,857
2021	$666 (4.4%)	$14,619 (95.6%)	$15,285

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lunenburg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 131^st of 498 Middle schools	Ranks 139^th of 501 Middle schools	1.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg Middle School)	56	39.8	16.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	56	39.2	16.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg Middle School)	65	58.5	6.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	63	58.3	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg Middle School)	47	46.5	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	46	45.4	0.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	48	40.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg Middle School)	63	48.8	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	62	47.7	14.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	48	38.1	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg Middle School)	66	55.6	10.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	65	53.9	11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	51	43.7	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg Middle School)	64	40.8	23.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lunenburg)	63	39.5	23.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	47	37.7	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Lunenburg Middle School)	69	53.6	15.4%
8th Grade Science (Lunenburg)	67	51.9	15.1%
8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	46	40.9	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lunenburg Middle School)	56	47.4	8.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Lunenburg)	47	44.1	2.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Lunenburg Middle School)	64	49.2	14.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Lunenburg)	56	43.6	12.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Lunenburg Middle School)	69	53.6	15.4%
All Grades Science (Lunenburg)	59	45.5	13.5%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	393	380	3.3%
African American	6	11	83.3%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	3	8	166.7%
Hispanic	37	42	13.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	336	298	11.3%
Two or More Races	9	19	111.1%

Schools Near Lunenburg Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Lunenburg Middle School	Public	6-8	1079 Massachusetts Avenue	Lunenburg	01462	Worcester County	Lunenburg	No	No	No	No	(978) 582-4710	363	28	13.1		280 (77.1%)	12 (3.3%)	46 (12.7%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	67.2	142^nd of 493 public middle schools	71.2%		69.8	139^th of 501 public middle schools	72.3%	3		49.1	37.7	40.9	42.3		51.9	51.6	40.9	47.9		51.2	51.2	$15,285	$666	$14,619
Sky View Middle School	Public	6-8	500 Kennedy Way	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 534-7780	874	58	15.1		315 (36.0%)	87 (10.0%)	406 (46.5%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (5.1%)	43.4	253^rd of 493 public middle schools	48.7%		37.5	299^th of 501 public middle schools	40.3%	46		30.2	31.8	42.1	34.8		32.7	36.0	27.8	32.1		29.9	29.9	$13,011	$873	$12,138
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School	Public	6-8	98 Academy Street	Fitchburg	01420	Worcester County	Fitchburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 343-2146	565	60	9.4		131 (23.2%)	48 (8.5%)	316 (55.9%)	24 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (7.8%)	17.8	408^th of 493 public middle schools	17.2%		17.2	420^th of 501 public middle schools	16.2%	12		24.9	14.2	18.5	19.1		21.4	14.4	10.4	15.3		15.7	15.7	$15,802	$1,293	$14,509
Memorial Middle School	Public	6-8	615 Rollstone Street	Fitchburg	01420	Worcester County	Fitchburg	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 345-3295	587	50	11.7		144 (24.5%)	36 (6.1%)	335 (57.1%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.0%)	41.8	267^th of 493 public middle schools	45.8%		43.1	272^nd of 501 public middle schools	45.7%	5		37.8	37.8	36.2	37.3		41.6	27.3	21.1	30.1		19.8	19.8	$15,529	$1,590	$13,939
Hawthorne Brook	Public	5-8	64 Brookline Rd	Townsend	01469	Middlesex County	North Middlesex	No	No	No	No	(978) 597-6914	452	39	11.6		387 (85.6%)	11 (2.4%)	33 (7.3%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.3%)	42	263^rd of 493 public middle schools	46.7%		53.9	210^th of 501 public middle schools	58.1%	53	27.6	37.6	31.4	40.2	34.1	27.6	34.6	25.2	21.5	27.3	44.4	33.0	38.9	$17,000	$661	$16,339
Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Hospital Road	Shirley	01464	Middlesex County	Ayer Shirley School District	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 772-8600	379	33	11.4		272 (71.8%)	17 (4.5%)	54 (14.2%)	12 (3.2%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (5.5%)	56.3	194^th of 493 public middle schools	60.6%		58.7	187^th of 501 public middle schools	62.7%	7		33.3	40.9	46.9	40.1		34.6	38.6	31.0	34.9		56.6	56.6	$17,653	$1,352	$16,302
Groton Dunstable Regional Middle	Public	5-8	346 Main Street	Groton	01450	Middlesex County	Groton-Dunstable	No	No	No	No	(978) 448-6155	713	63	11.2		577 (80.9%)	16 (2.2%)	28 (3.9%)	57 (8.0%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.3%)	82.3	82^nd of 493 public middle schools	83.4%		84.8	73^rd of 501 public middle schools	85.4%	9	43.9	40.2	58.5	62.3	50.8	46.5	55.1	61.0	64.5	56.4	60.2	60.5	60.4	$18,468	$586	$17,882
Samoset School	Public	6-8	100 DeCicco Dr	Leominster	01453	Worcester County	Leominster	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 534-7725	468	41	11.5		200 (42.7%)	41 (8.8%)	188 (40.2%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.6%)	39.7	280^th of 493 public middle schools	43.2%		39	289^th of 501 public middle schools	42.3%	9		32.2	27.6	35.4	32.0		34.3	31.6	28.7	31.4		27.6	27.6	$13,918	$863	$13,055
Nissitissit Middle School	Public	5-8	33 Chace Avenue	Pepperell	01463	Middlesex County	North Middlesex	No	No	No	No	(978) 743-1007	486	49	9.8		366 (75.3%)	17 (3.5%)	59 (12.1%)	14 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (6.0%)	44.7	248^th of 493 public middle schools	49.7%		61.3	170^th of 501 public middle schools	66.1%	78	31.4	26.1	28.5	48.7	33.5	26.5	20.2	30.3	41.7	29.6	44.6	39.7	42.2	$17,368	$661	$16,708
Luther Burbank Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Hollywood Drive	Lancaster	01523	Worcester County	Nashoba	No	No	No	Yes	(978) 365-4558	249	23	10.7		194 (77.9%)	3 (1.2%)	36 (14.5%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.2%)	66.2	147^th of 493 public middle schools	70.2%		77.8	104^th of 501 public middle schools	79.2%	43		53.4	35.8	59.7	49.2		42.1	40.7	44.8	42.4		43.3	43.3	$21,890	$1,890	$20,000

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