Harold L Qualters Middle

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Harold L Qualters Middle is a public middle school located in Mansfield, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 790 students. The school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, with a strong focus on academic excellence and a diverse student population.

Harold L Qualters Middle has maintained a reputation for consistent academic performance, consistently ranking 78th out of 493 schools in Massachusetts for the 2023-2024 school year. The school's MCAS proficiency rates are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 60.52% of all students at Harold L Qualters Middle were proficient or better in MCAS Next Generation/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.17%. The school's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian (9.75%) and African American (5.7%) students compared to nearby schools, is also a notable strength.

In addition to its academic achievements, Harold L Qualters Middle stands out for its relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 in the 2022-2023 school year and its high spending per student, which reached $19,302 in the 2020-2021 school year. These factors suggest a strong commitment to providing personalized attention and resources to support student learning. When compared to nearby schools, such as King Philip Middle School and Cyril K. Brennan Middle School, Harold L Qualters Middle consistently outperforms them in terms of academic performance and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 240 East Street
       Mansfield, MA  02048


(508) 261-7530

District: Mansfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,302 Help


Students who attend Harold L Qualters Middle usually attend:

High:    Mansfield High

Feeder schools for Harold L Qualters Middle:

Elementary:    Everett W Robinson
    Jordan/Jackson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  790

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.4%
Asian:
9.7%
African American:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.8% Help


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Compare Details Harold L Qualters Middle ranks better than 84.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (73.4%), Asian (9.7%), African American (5.7%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harold L Qualters Middle is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harold L Qualters Middle is $19,302.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harold L Qualters Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Harold L Qualters Middle 78th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Harold L Qualters Middle in the ranking list.)

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Mansfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Mansfield 70th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harold L Qualters Middle

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Rank History for all students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.08 89th 339 73.7%
2004 72.21 100th 344 70.9%
2005 76.79 85th 356 76.1%
2006 75.35 96th 399 75.9%
2007 74.55 103rd 399 74.2%
2008 75.50 101st 407 75.2%
2009 74.26 110th 409 73.1%
2010 74.39 112th 434 74.2%
2011 69.10 139th 449 69.0%
2012 73.98 121st 455 73.4%
2013 73.05 129th 455 71.6%
2014 75.60 112th 455 75.4%
2015 74.59 113th 441 74.4%
2016 82.55 59th 482 87.8%
2017 76.62 108th 487 77.8%
2018 72.35 127th 484 73.8%
2019 69.54 149th 498 70.1%
2021 78.42 93rd 501 81.4%
2022 74.35 111th 497 77.7%
2023 78.72 99th 501 80.2%
2024 83.86 78th 493 84.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.12 43rd 84 48.8%
2019 41.63 44th 87 49.4%
2022 42.34 54th 102 47.1%
2023 51.40 46th 110 58.2%
2024 46.34 51st 98 48.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.53 253rd 467 45.8%
2019 36.20 318th 484 34.3%
2021 55.85 165th 489 66.3%
2022 64.64 121st 503 75.9%
2023 46.64 181st 444 59.2%
2024 63.93 106th 441 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.12 142nd 438 67.6%
2019 49.88 216th 452 52.2%
2021 66.14 112th 462 75.8%
2022 73.93 83rd 489 83.0%
2023 74.33 87th 481 81.9%
2024 67.34 118th 469 74.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.11 140th 463 69.8%
2019 65.22 161st 478 66.3%
2021 77.37 91st 483 81.2%
2022 75.57 104th 494 78.9%
2023 82.56 77th 489 84.3%
2024 86.01 63rd 481 86.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.94 144th 417 65.5%
2019 37.21 241st 424 43.2%
2021 48.78 164th 431 61.9%
2022 60.08 115th 445 74.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.63 110th 466 76.4%
2019 70.51 144th 478 69.9%
2021 77.75 88th 485 81.9%
2022 71.24 121st 497 75.7%
2023 72.79 118th 489 75.9%
2024 79.89 89th 483 81.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.93 88th 491 82.1%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.29 83rd 339 75.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.07 49th 119 58.8%
2019 51.19 74th 128 42.2%
2021 57.50 62nd 123 49.6%
2022 62.73 59th 135 56.3%
2023 54.55 71st 134 47.0%
2024 67.60 48th 120 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 69.29 41st 195 79.0%
2021 70.35 33rd 193 82.9%
2022 85.08 13th 212 93.9%
2023 67.23 50th 209 76.1%
2024 80.70 20th 202 90.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.16 20th 309 93.5%
2019 87.49 26th 322 91.9%
2021 70.60 67th 335 80.0%
2022 69.91 79th 368 78.5%
2024 86.47 33rd 378 91.3%
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Rank History for White students at Harold L Qualters Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.24 153rd 395 61.3%
2019 54.24 173rd 396 56.3%
2021 68.52 100th 401 75.1%
2022 61.73 132nd 404 67.3%
2023 69.01 106th 403 73.7%
2024 73.06 86th 392 78.1%
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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 Harold L Qualters Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 566 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1989 546 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 754 16 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 780
1991 805 22 9 4 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1992 606 18 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1993 639 21 14 6 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1994 636 24 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 673
1995 736 20 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1996 736 20 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1997 761 24 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 806
1998 764 27 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1999 833 32 9 10 1 n/a n/a 0 885
2000 868 42 13 18 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2001 913 35 12 11 1 n/a n/a 0 972
2002 1042 39 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2003 1042 39 15 6 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2004 1080 40 16 5 2 n/a n/a 0 1143
2005 1106 40 17 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1172
2006 1158 10 11 14 3 n/a n/a 11 1207
2007 1120 40 22 17 1 n/a n/a 17 1217
2008 1121 34 33 11 1 n/a n/a 16 1216
2009 1092 27 34 16 3 2 16 0 1190
2010 1058 31 36 24 6 2 8 0 1165
2011 1041 26 35 25 9 1 13 0 1150
2012 1019 28 32 29 7 1 15 0 1131
2013 1007 26 30 34 5 0 22 0 1124
2014 961 31 36 35 1 0 27 0 1091
2015 949 32 46 31 0 0 31 0 1089
2016 889 30 52 35 0 0 37 0 1043
2017 855 29 50 38 0 0 40 0 1012
2018 784 26 55 39 1 0 36 0 941
2019 742 29 56 46 1 0 28 0 902
2020 685 32 60 54 1 0 20 0 852
2021 640 38 53 52 1 0 20 0 804
2022 611 40 64 49 0 0 36 0 800
2023 580 45 77 45 0 0 43 0 790

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 Harold L Qualters Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a n/a
1990 780 n/a n/a n/a
1991 841 n/a n/a n/a
1992 632 n/a n/a n/a
1993 680 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 673 n/a n/a n/a
1995 765 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 765 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 806 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 885 n/a 0.0 9.8
2000 941 n/a 0.0 9.1
2001 972 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 1104 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 1104 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 1143 66.2 17.3 5.9
2005 1172 81.8 14.3 7.2
2006 1207 88.8 13.6 8.8
2007 1217 88.0 13.8 7.5
2008 1216 82.1 14.8 8.7
2009 1190 79.7 14.9 8.2
2010 1165 75.6 15.4 10.6
2011 1150 68.8 16.6 12
2012 1131 71.3 15.8 12.1
2013 1124 80.6 13.9 12.2
2014 1091 84.3 12.9 13.8
2015 1089 84.0 12.9 13.8
2016 1043 87.0 11.9 n/a
2017 1012 87.0 11.6 n/a
2018 941 82.4 11.4 n/a
2019 902 83.0 10.8 n/a
2020 852 82.4 10.3 n/a
2021 804 81.2 9.8 n/a
2022 800 81.2 9.8 n/a
2023 790 79.7 9.9 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 Harold L Qualters Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 573 n/a n/a n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a n/a
1990 780 n/a n/a n/a
1991 841 n/a n/a n/a
1992 632 n/a n/a n/a
1993 680 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 673 n/a n/a n/a
1995 765 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 765 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 806 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 809 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 885 n/a 0.0 9.8
2000 941 n/a 0.0 9.1
2001 972 n/a 0.0 6.3
2002 1104 n/a n/a 5.1
2003 1104 n/a n/a 5.1
2004 1143 66.2 17.3 5.9
2005 1172 81.8 14.3 7.2
2006 1207 88.8 13.6 8.8
2007 1217 88.0 13.8 7.5
2008 1216 82.1 14.8 8.7
2009 1190 79.7 14.9 8.2
2010 1165 75.6 15.4 10.6
2011 1150 68.8 16.6 12
2012 1131 71.3 15.8 12.1
2013 1124 80.6 13.9 12.2
2014 1091 84.3 12.9 13.8
2015 1089 84.0 12.9 13.8
2016 1043 87.0 11.9 n/a
2017 1012 87.0 11.6 n/a
2018 941 82.4 11.4 n/a
2019 902 83.0 10.8 n/a
2020 852 82.4 10.3 n/a
2021 804 81.2 9.8 n/a
2022 800 81.2 9.8 n/a
2023 790 79.7 9.9 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 Harold L Qualters Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (1.6%) $16,625 (98.4%) $16,900
2020 $168 (1.0%) $17,257 (99.0%) $17,426
2021 $722 (3.7%) $18,580 (96.3%) $19,302

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harold L Qualters Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 149th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 99th of 501 Middle schools
 10.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harold L Qualters Middle)5462.2
 8.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield)5360.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harold L Qualters Middle)6466
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield)6264.4
 2.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Harold L Qualters Middle)5950.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield)5949.6
 9.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Harold L Qualters Middle)6156.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield)6154.8
 6.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Harold L Qualters Middle)6357.8
 5.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mansfield)6357
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Harold L Qualters Middle)5258.2
 6.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mansfield)5157.5
 6.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Harold L Qualters Middle)5237.7
 14.4%
   8th Grade Science (Mansfield)5237.2
 14.8%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harold L Qualters Middle)5956.8
 2.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mansfield)5955.2
 3.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Harold L Qualters Middle)5860.2
 2.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Mansfield)6058.1
 1.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Harold L Qualters Middle)5237.7
 14.4%
   All Grades Science (Mansfield)5444.9
 9.1%
   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 Students902790
 12.4%
African American2945
 55.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5677
 37.5%
Hispanic4645
 2.2%
Pacific Islander00
White742580
 21.8%
Two or More Races2843
 53.6%


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Students at Harold L Qualters Middle are 73% White, 10% Asian, 6% African American, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Harold L Qualters Middle ranks 78th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harold L Qualters Middle usually go on to attend Mansfield High

In the 2022-23 school year, 790 students attended Harold L Qualters Middle.


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