Luther Burbank Middle School

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Luther Burbank Middle School is a public middle school located in Lancaster, Massachusetts, serving 243 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Nashoba District, which is ranked 67 out of 351 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Luther Burbank Middle School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, with a ranking between 50-147 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is generally above the state average, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) where the school's proficiency rates are around 10-15 percentage points higher than the state average. In mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are also above the state average, but the gap is smaller, around 5-10 percentage points. The school's performance on MCAS Science assessments is more mixed, with proficiency rates sometimes above and sometimes below the state average. Luther Burbank Middle School performs particularly well for its female students, who consistently rank in the top 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, and its Hispanic students, who rank in the top 5% of Massachusetts middle schools in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Luther Burbank Middle School generally outperforms schools in the Fitchburg and Leominster districts, which have lower district rankings and lower academic performance on MCAS assessments. However, the school is outperformed by some of the higher-ranked middle schools in the Nashoba and Wachusett districts, such as Chocksett Middle School and Hale.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Hollywood Drive
       Lancaster, MA  01523


(978) 365-4558

District: Nashoba

SchoolDigger Rank:
147th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,890 Help


Students who attend Luther Burbank Middle School usually attend:

High:    Nashoba Regional

Feeder schools for Luther Burbank Middle School:

Elementary:    Mary Rowlandson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
13.2%
Two or more races:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Luther Burbank Middle School ranks better than 70.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.24. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.7%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Luther Burbank Middle School is $21,890.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Luther Burbank Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Luther Burbank Middle School 147th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Luther Burbank Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Nashoba:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashoba 67th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Luther Burbank Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.54 88th 339 74.0%
2004 84.54 51st 344 85.2%
2005 86.56 52nd 356 85.4%
2006 78.32 83rd 399 79.2%
2007 79.73 81st 399 79.7%
2008 80.47 82nd 407 79.9%
2009 75.11 106th 409 74.1%
2010 71.53 127th 434 70.7%
2011 74.22 114th 449 74.6%
2012 76.21 105th 455 76.9%
2013 76.14 107th 455 76.5%
2014 78.06 97th 455 78.7%
2015 83.85 60th 441 86.4%
2016 81.67 68th 482 85.9%
2017 86.48 54th 487 88.9%
2018 87.50 50th 484 89.7%
2019 86.24 61st 498 87.8%
2021 85.05 64th 501 87.2%
2022 76.14 105th 497 78.9%
2023 77.82 104th 501 79.2%
2024 66.24 147th 493 70.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.44 150th 467 67.9%
2019 74.21 75th 484 84.5%
2021 80.77 50th 489 89.8%
2022 76.96 62nd 503 87.7%
2023 68.58 88th 444 80.2%
2024 39.91 216th 441 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.77 121st 438 72.4%
2019 69.84 92nd 452 79.6%
2021 91.19 19th 462 95.9%
2022 81.23 61st 489 87.5%
2023 72.67 93rd 481 80.7%
2024 62.35 141st 469 69.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.53 24th 463 94.8%
2019 87.03 44th 478 90.8%
2021 83.82 61st 483 87.4%
2022 75.91 100th 494 79.8%
2023 77.48 99th 489 79.8%
2024 68.84 137th 481 71.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 95th 417 77.2%
2019 85.09 40th 424 90.6%
2021 87.10 30th 431 93.0%
2022 70.71 74th 445 83.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.96 69th 466 85.2%
2019 84.41 70th 478 85.4%
2021 81.29 77th 485 84.1%
2022 73.17 104th 497 79.1%
2023 75.18 107th 489 78.1%
2024 60.70 165th 483 65.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.83 46th 491 90.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.76 12th 368 96.7%
2024 40.80 200th 378 47.1%
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Rank History for White students at Luther Burbank Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.16 47th 395 88.1%
2019 83.86 52nd 396 86.9%
2021 82.53 51st 401 87.3%
2022 65.44 115th 404 71.5%
2023 70.74 94th 403 76.7%
2024 57.03 150th 392 61.7%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Luther Burbank Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 224 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1996 224 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 238
1997 234 6 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 264 13 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1999 278 10 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2000 313 11 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2001 336 13 2 14 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2002 253 9 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 253 9 5 13 0 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 232 7 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2005 223 5 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 242
2006 225 3 9 17 0 n/a n/a 2 256
2007 207 2 10 15 1 n/a n/a 2 237
2008 193 4 8 13 1 n/a n/a 3 222
2009 208 6 6 13 1 0 5 0 239
2010 223 3 4 12 1 0 4 0 247
2011 231 1 3 14 2 0 6 0 257
2012 223 1 3 14 2 0 6 0 249
2013 213 4 6 17 1 0 9 0 250
2014 213 5 6 10 0 0 8 0 242
2015 225 8 7 7 0 0 8 0 255
2016 226 6 3 6 0 2 6 0 249
2017 216 8 6 10 0 2 5 0 247
2018 210 6 6 15 0 2 10 0 249
2019 208 4 7 19 0 0 5 0 243
2020 205 2 3 25 0 0 8 0 243
2021 194 8 3 30 0 0 4 0 239
2022 186 4 1 27 0 0 6 0 224
2023 196 5 3 32 1 0 6 0 243

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Luther Burbank Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 238 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 238 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 282 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 296 n/a 0.0 0
2000 339 n/a 0.0 13.9
2001 365 n/a 0.0 9.3
2002 280 n/a n/a 8.9
2003 280 n/a n/a 8.9
2004 250 20.2 12.4 7.6
2005 242 22.0 11.0 9.5
2006 256 24.2 10.6 12.6
2007 237 23.0 10.3 15.3
2008 222 22.4 9.9 12.3
2009 239 22.5 10.6 16.7
2010 247 20.2 12.2 20.6
2011 257 20.3 12.6 20.6
2012 249 20.0 12.4 18.1
2013 250 18.8 13.2 13.6
2014 242 22.0 10.9 16.9
2015 255 19.0 13.4 17.6
2016 249 21.0 11.8 n/a
2017 247 23.0 10.6 n/a
2018 249 23.1 10.7 n/a
2019 243 25.0 9.7 n/a
2020 243 24.2 10.0 n/a
2021 239 24.6 9.7 n/a
2022 224 23.3 9.6 n/a
2023 243 24.1 10.0 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 Luther Burbank Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 238 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 238 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 253 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 282 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 296 n/a 0.0 0
2000 339 n/a 0.0 13.9
2001 365 n/a 0.0 9.3
2002 280 n/a n/a 8.9
2003 280 n/a n/a 8.9
2004 250 20.2 12.4 7.6
2005 242 22.0 11.0 9.5
2006 256 24.2 10.6 12.6
2007 237 23.0 10.3 15.3
2008 222 22.4 9.9 12.3
2009 239 22.5 10.6 16.7
2010 247 20.2 12.2 20.6
2011 257 20.3 12.6 20.6
2012 249 20.0 12.4 18.1
2013 250 18.8 13.2 13.6
2014 242 22.0 10.9 16.9
2015 255 19.0 13.4 17.6
2016 249 21.0 11.8 n/a
2017 247 23.0 10.6 n/a
2018 249 23.1 10.7 n/a
2019 243 25.0 9.7 n/a
2020 243 24.2 10.0 n/a
2021 239 24.6 9.7 n/a
2022 224 23.3 9.6 n/a
2023 243 24.1 10.0 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 Luther Burbank Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $677 (3.5%) $18,657 (96.5%) $19,335
2020 $1,019 (4.5%) $21,862 (95.6%) $22,880
2021 $1,890 (8.6%) $20,000 (91.4%) $21,890

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Luther Burbank Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 61st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 104th of 501 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Middle School)6356.5
 6.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7061.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Middle School)5940
 19%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7157.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Middle School)8355.9
 27.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)8262.2
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Middle School)7438.2
 35.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7655
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Middle School)7662.5
 13.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7070.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Luther Burbank Middle School)7670
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7062.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Luther Burbank Middle School)7867.9
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nashoba)7168.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Luther Burbank Middle School)7458.4
 15.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nashoba)7562.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Luther Burbank Middle School)6949.8
 19.2%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashoba)7158.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Luther Burbank Middle School)7867.9
 10.1%
   All Grades Science (Nashoba)6961.6
 7.4%
   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 Students243243
African American45
 25%
American Indian01
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic1932
 68.4%
Pacific Islander00
White208196
 5.8%
Two or More Races56
 20%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Luther Burbank Middle School

Students who attend Luther Burbank Middle School usually go on to attend Nashoba Regional

Students at Luther Burbank Middle School are 81% White, 13% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

Luther Burbank Middle School ranks 147th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 243 students attended Luther Burbank Middle School.


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