Thomas Blake Middle

Summary:

Thomas Blake Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Medfield, MA, serving 582 students in grades 6-8. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Massachusetts, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing in the state's top 40 schools for the past several years.

One of the key factors that sets Thomas Blake Middle apart is its exceptional academic performance. Students consistently outperform the state and Medfield district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking in the top 10 in the state for Asian students and top 40 for Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students in ELA and Mathematics.

Additionally, Thomas Blake Middle boasts a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.4 to 11.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than many of the nearby schools, such as High Rock School in Needham and Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School in Dover-Sherborn. The school's per-student spending has also increased over the years, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 24 Pound Street
       Medfield, MA  02052-2699


(508) 359-2396

District: Medfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,331 Help


Students who attend Thomas Blake Middle usually attend:

High:    Medfield Senior High

Feeder schools for Thomas Blake Middle:

Elementary:    Dale Street
    Memorial School
    Ralph Wheelock School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  582

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
6.0%
Asian:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.5% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Blake Middle ranks better than 92.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (6%), Asian (5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Blake Middle is 10.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Blake Middle is $19,331.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Thomas Blake Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Blake Middle 35th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Thomas Blake Middle in the ranking list.)

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Medfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Medfield 17th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Blake Middle

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 91.45 21st 339 93.8%
2004 92.85 16th 344 95.3%
2005 90.60 30th 356 91.6%
2006 93.09 5th 399 98.7%
2007 91.02 12th 399 97.0%
2008 91.64 9th 407 97.8%
2009 89.27 26th 409 93.6%
2010 86.84 40th 434 90.8%
2011 86.50 38th 449 91.5%
2012 87.17 35th 455 92.3%
2013 87.00 39th 455 91.4%
2014 86.12 44th 455 90.3%
2015 82.14 72nd 441 83.7%
2016 91.86 13th 482 97.3%
2017 87.54 49th 487 89.9%
2018 81.73 77th 484 84.1%
2019 89.51 39th 498 92.2%
2021 92.58 32nd 501 93.6%
2022 93.15 32nd 497 93.6%
2023 92.73 36th 501 92.8%
2024 92.95 35th 493 92.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 95.83 1st 92 98.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.03 131st 467 71.9%
2019 61.94 130th 484 73.1%
2021 67.65 98th 489 80.0%
2022 66.33 114th 503 77.3%
2023 77.74 62nd 444 86.0%
2024 76.96 59th 441 86.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 83.12 45th 452 90.0%
2021 79.22 51st 462 89.0%
2022 68.53 105th 489 78.5%
2023 78.41 66th 481 86.3%
2024 83.32 40th 469 91.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.07 71st 463 84.7%
2019 86.54 47th 478 90.2%
2021 93.05 26th 483 94.6%
2022 94.48 20th 494 96.0%
2023 89.52 47th 489 90.4%
2024 91.20 38th 481 92.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.04 21st 417 95.0%
2019 79.64 54th 424 87.3%
2021 76.64 57th 431 86.8%
2022 71.78 71st 445 84.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.66 89th 466 80.9%
2019 90.64 34th 478 92.9%
2021 88.85 47th 485 90.3%
2022 88.59 51st 497 89.7%
2023 93.67 24th 489 95.1%
2024 92.68 35th 483 92.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 92.40 32nd 491 93.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 54.42 70th 128 45.3%
2023 84.74 9th 134 93.3%
2024 85.89 6th 120 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 93.02 20th 335 94.0%
2022 80.10 50th 368 86.4%
2023 82.16 44th 364 87.9%
2024 85.80 36th 378 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Blake Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 88th 395 77.7%
2019 85.96 38th 396 90.4%
2021 88.59 34th 401 91.5%
2022 89.11 31st 404 92.3%
2023 88.08 41st 403 89.8%
2024 87.59 39th 392 90.1%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Thomas Blake Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 356 3 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1989 365 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1990 400 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1991 416 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
1992 411 3 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 423
1993 402 5 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1994 421 6 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1995 495 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 495 4 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 508 4 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1998 542 4 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 553
1999 620 4 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2000 649 3 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 659
2001 695 6 13 4 1 n/a n/a 0 719
2002 730 5 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2003 730 5 14 2 0 n/a n/a 0 751
2004 699 3 17 2 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 691 0 22 6 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2006 681 2 22 14 0 n/a n/a 0 719
2007 701 2 19 12 0 n/a n/a 4 738
2008 710 2 21 6 0 n/a n/a 5 744
2009 700 3 18 3 0 0 10 0 734
2010 699 2 23 8 0 0 7 0 739
2011 668 2 24 15 0 0 13 0 722
2012 664 2 26 12 0 1 16 0 721
2013 635 4 26 11 0 2 17 0 695
2014 598 5 29 10 1 2 15 0 660
2015 568 5 29 11 1 1 16 0 631
2016 555 4 28 13 0 0 20 0 620
2017 562 4 27 12 1 0 20 0 626
2018 549 5 28 15 3 0 22 0 622
2019 515 6 26 23 3 0 25 0 598
2020 493 4 21 29 2 0 26 0 575
2021 474 3 19 37 3 0 24 0 560
2022 484 7 25 28 3 0 19 0 566
2023 485 11 29 35 3 0 18 1 582

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 Thomas Blake Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 n/a n/a n/a
1989 366 n/a n/a n/a
1990 404 n/a n/a n/a
1991 421 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a n/a
1993 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 431 n/a n/a n/a
1995 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 522 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 553 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 631 n/a 0.0 0
2000 659 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 719 n/a 0.0 1.5
2002 751 n/a n/a 1.7
2003 751 n/a n/a 1.7
2004 721 56.8 12.7 2.1
2005 719 59.4 12.1 2.8
2006 719 53.3 13.5 2.2
2007 738 54.0 13.7 1.8
2008 744 53.3 14.0 1.6
2009 734 54.9 13.4 1.5
2010 739 54.0 13.6 2
2011 722 54.1 13.3 2.6
2012 721 54.8 13.1 2.6
2013 695 52.4 13.2 2.4
2014 660 52.8 12.4 3.3
2015 631 53.0 11.9 3.5
2016 620 51.0 12.1 n/a
2017 626 51.6 12.1 n/a
2018 622 55.6 11.1 n/a
2019 598 50.6 11.8 n/a
2020 575 49.9 11.5 n/a
2021 560 53.3 10.5 n/a
2022 566 50.1 11.2 n/a
2023 582 55.6 10.4 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 Thomas Blake Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 364 n/a n/a n/a
1989 366 n/a n/a n/a
1990 404 n/a n/a n/a
1991 421 n/a n/a n/a
1992 423 n/a n/a n/a
1993 414 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 431 n/a n/a n/a
1995 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 509 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 522 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 553 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 631 n/a 0.0 0
2000 659 n/a 0.0 2.1
2001 719 n/a 0.0 1.5
2002 751 n/a n/a 1.7
2003 751 n/a n/a 1.7
2004 721 56.8 12.7 2.1
2005 719 59.4 12.1 2.8
2006 719 53.3 13.5 2.2
2007 738 54.0 13.7 1.8
2008 744 53.3 14.0 1.6
2009 734 54.9 13.4 1.5
2010 739 54.0 13.6 2
2011 722 54.1 13.3 2.6
2012 721 54.8 13.1 2.6
2013 695 52.4 13.2 2.4
2014 660 52.8 12.4 3.3
2015 631 53.0 11.9 3.5
2016 620 51.0 12.1 n/a
2017 626 51.6 12.1 n/a
2018 622 55.6 11.1 n/a
2019 598 50.6 11.8 n/a
2020 575 49.9 11.5 n/a
2021 560 53.3 10.5 n/a
2022 566 50.1 11.2 n/a
2023 582 55.6 10.4 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 Thomas Blake Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $140 (0.8%) $16,679 (99.2%) $16,820
2020 $170 (1.0%) $17,308 (99.0%) $17,478
2021 $758 (3.9%) $18,572 (96.1%) $19,331

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Blake Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 36th of 501 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Blake Middle)8072.2
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Medfield)8072.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Blake Middle)7760.1
 16.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Medfield)7760.3
 16.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Blake Middle)8078.5
 1.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Medfield)8077.3
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Blake Middle)8170
 11%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Medfield)8169.3
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Blake Middle)6668.2
 2.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Medfield)6668.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Blake Middle)6561.1
 3.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Medfield)6560.9
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Thomas Blake Middle)7376
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Medfield)7375.4
 2.4%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Thomas Blake Middle)7573.1
 1.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Medfield)7472.9
 1.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Thomas Blake Middle)7463.9
 10.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Medfield)7170.8
 0.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Thomas Blake Middle)7376
 3%
   All Grades Science (Medfield)6970.6
 1.6%
   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 Students598582
 2.7%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian33
Asian2629
 11.5%
Hispanic2335
 52.2%
Pacific Islander00
White515485
 5.8%
Two or More Races2518
 28%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Blake Middle

Students at Thomas Blake Middle are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Thomas Blake Middle ranks in the top 7.1% of Massachusetts middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 582 students attended Thomas Blake Middle.

Students who attend Thomas Blake Middle usually go on to attend Medfield Senior High


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