Old Hammondtown

Summary:

Old Hammondtown is a public middle school located in Mattapoisett, MA, serving grades 4-6 with a student population of 192. The school consistently outperforms the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 58.58% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 69.82% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 39.17% and 40.91%, respectively.

Old Hammondtown has a relatively high per-student spending of $21,694 in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a low student-teacher ratio of 11.6 in the 2022-2023 school year, lower than the nearby schools and the state average. When compared to other middle schools in the region, such as Wareham Middle and the New Bedford middle schools, Old Hammondtown stands out as a high-performing institution with consistently better academic performance and state rankings.

While Old Hammondtown's academic excellence is noteworthy, the school's demographic makeup, with 86.46% of students identifying as white, may be an area for the school to consider addressing. Research suggests that diverse learning environments can benefit students' academic and social development. Overall, Old Hammondtown appears to be a well-resourced and effective middle school, but further analysis of its resource allocation and strategies for supporting student learning could provide valuable insights for the school and the broader community.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 20 Shaw Street
       Mattapoisett, MA  02739


(508) 758-6241

District: Mattapoisett

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,694 Help


Students who attend Old Hammondtown usually attend:

High:    Old Rochester Regional High

Feeder schools for Old Hammondtown:

Elementary:    Center

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  192

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Old Hammondtown ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.5%), Hispanic (6.3%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old Hammondtown is 11.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old Hammondtown is $21,694.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Old Hammondtown:

SchoolDigger ranks Old Hammondtown 119th of 916 Massachusetts public elementary schools. (See Old Hammondtown in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old Hammondtown

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Rank History for all students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.43 317th 884 64.1%
2004 71.10 280th 882 68.3%
2005 53.37 437th 887 50.7%
2006 69.87 269th 911 70.5%
2007 73.79 242nd 911 73.4%
2008 75.00 229th 908 74.8%
2009 67.91 317th 909 65.1%
2010 72.96 257th 920 72.1%
2011 78.83 192nd 924 79.2%
2012 85.64 98th 930 89.5%
2013 85.51 97th 928 89.5%
2014 83.78 114th 926 87.7%
2015 82.11 133rd 914 85.4%
2016 92.28 21st 932 97.7%
2017 86.47 92nd 938 90.2%
2018 89.26 62nd 934 93.4%
2019 87.68 91st 942 90.3%
2021 91.44 63rd 936 93.3%
2022 85.50 125th 932 86.6%
2023 87.21 110th 928 88.1%
2024 85.72 119th 916 87.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.70 153rd 886 82.7%
2019 64.65 238th 896 73.4%
2021 72.97 162nd 894 81.9%
2022 79.36 121st 905 86.6%
2023 77.16 106th 703 84.9%
2024 66.95 173rd 731 76.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.65 97th 700 86.1%
2021 98.66 3rd 705 99.6%
2022 89.81 23rd 772 97.0%
2023 75.80 105th 757 86.1%
2024 90.60 28th 760 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.42 51st 893 94.3%
2019 88.68 64th 902 92.9%
2021 90.43 57th 898 93.7%
2022 77.46 188th 901 79.1%
2023 80.57 161st 887 81.8%
2024 80.06 170th 886 80.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.95 114th 656 82.6%
2019 71.71 135th 665 79.7%
2021 80.34 74th 632 88.3%
2022 62.25 198th 672 70.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.31 94th 898 89.5%
2019 84.03 118th 907 87.0%
2021 85.29 110th 904 87.8%
2022 90.04 66th 908 92.7%
2023 89.12 74th 896 91.7%
2024 86.96 94th 891 89.5%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 91.67 46th 925 95.0%
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Rank History for White students at Old Hammondtown

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.00 50th 772 93.5%
2019 82.92 84th 780 89.2%
2021 88.47 43rd 765 94.4%
2022 78.50 126th 764 83.5%
2023 81.91 106th 762 86.1%
2024 80.51 107th 753 85.8%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Old Hammondtown

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 200 6 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1989 200 8 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
1990 196 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1991 192 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1992 188 6 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
1993 211 9 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1994 225 10 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1995 236 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1996 236 2 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1997 244 4 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 257
1998 251 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 255
1999 240 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2000 235 5 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 245
2001 236 3 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 248 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 248 4 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 237 5 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 246
2005 234 6 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 245
2006 219 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 3 226
2007 202 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 2 212
2008 192 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 5 207
2009 206 1 4 1 0 0 6 0 218
2010 222 2 4 1 2 0 3 0 234
2011 210 3 5 1 2 1 3 0 225
2012 203 3 6 1 2 1 3 0 219
2013 194 2 4 2 0 1 7 0 210
2014 213 3 3 2 0 0 8 0 229
2015 209 5 3 5 0 0 9 0 231
2016 208 4 4 6 0 0 9 0 231
2017 189 4 4 7 0 0 8 0 212
2018 182 5 4 5 0 0 9 0 205
2019 175 2 4 5 0 0 6 0 192
2020 172 2 3 8 0 0 7 0 192
2021 151 1 2 8 0 0 8 0 170
2022 160 1 3 12 0 0 11 0 187
2023 166 0 2 12 0 0 12 0 192

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 Old Hammondtown

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 n/a n/a n/a
1989 211 n/a n/a n/a
1990 206 n/a n/a n/a
1991 199 n/a n/a n/a
1992 197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 221 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 237 n/a n/a n/a
1995 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 12.7
2000 245 n/a 0.0 11.8
2001 245 n/a 0.0 8.2
2002 255 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 255 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 246 17.0 14.5 6.5
2005 245 19.5 12.6 4.9
2006 226 18.1 12.5 6.7
2007 212 18.0 11.8 7.6
2008 207 14.5 14.3 9.4
2009 218 16.4 13.3 9.6
2010 234 17.0 13.7 8.1
2011 225 15.5 14.5 6.2
2012 219 17.4 12.5 9.1
2013 210 17.7 11.8 11
2014 229 19.2 11.9 13.5
2015 231 19.0 12.1 17.3
2016 231 17.0 13.5 n/a
2017 212 17.8 11.8 n/a
2018 205 17.5 11.6 n/a
2019 192 17.7 10.8 n/a
2020 192 16.7 11.4 n/a
2021 170 15.6 10.8 n/a
2022 187 15.7 11.9 n/a
2023 192 16.4 11.6 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 Old Hammondtown

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 212 n/a n/a n/a
1989 211 n/a n/a n/a
1990 206 n/a n/a n/a
1991 199 n/a n/a n/a
1992 197 n/a n/a n/a
1993 221 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 237 n/a n/a n/a
1995 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 242 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 257 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 255 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 245 n/a 0.0 12.7
2000 245 n/a 0.0 11.8
2001 245 n/a 0.0 8.2
2002 255 n/a n/a 7.1
2003 255 n/a n/a 7.1
2004 246 17.0 14.5 6.5
2005 245 19.5 12.6 4.9
2006 226 18.1 12.5 6.7
2007 212 18.0 11.8 7.6
2008 207 14.5 14.3 9.4
2009 218 16.4 13.3 9.6
2010 234 17.0 13.7 8.1
2011 225 15.5 14.5 6.2
2012 219 17.4 12.5 9.1
2013 210 17.7 11.8 11
2014 229 19.2 11.9 13.5
2015 231 19.0 12.1 17.3
2016 231 17.0 13.5 n/a
2017 212 17.8 11.8 n/a
2018 205 17.5 11.6 n/a
2019 192 17.7 10.8 n/a
2020 192 16.7 11.4 n/a
2021 170 15.6 10.8 n/a
2022 187 15.7 11.9 n/a
2023 192 16.4 11.6 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 Old Hammondtown

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $11 (0.1%) $18,403 (99.9%) $18,414
2020 $12 (0.1%) $18,407 (99.9%) $18,419
2021 $141 (0.6%) $21,553 (99.4%) $21,694

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Old Hammondtown

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 91st of 942 Elementary schoolsRanks 110th of 928 Elementary schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old Hammondtown)6059.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattapoisett)6059.3
 0.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5239.7
 12.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old Hammondtown)7058.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mattapoisett)7058.3
 11.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4945
 4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old Hammondtown)7264.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattapoisett)7164.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old Hammondtown)7773.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mattapoisett)7673.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Old Hammondtown)8264.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Science (Mattapoisett)8264.6
 17.4%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Old Hammondtown)8571.4
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mattapoisett)8570.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Old Hammondtown)7866.7
 11.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mattapoisett)7865.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old Hammondtown)7365.2
 7.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Mattapoisett)7461.1
 12.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Old Hammondtown)7666.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Mattapoisett)7259.6
 12.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Old Hammondtown)8264.6
 17.4%
   All Grades Science (Mattapoisett)8164.6
 16.4%
   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 Students192192
African American20
 100%
American Indian00
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic512
 140%
Pacific Islander00
White175166
 5.1%
Two or More Races612
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Old Hammondtown

Students who attend Old Hammondtown usually go on to attend Old Rochester Regional High

In the 2022-23 school year, 192 students attended Old Hammondtown.

Students at Old Hammondtown are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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