Nissitissit Middle School

Summary:

Nissitissit Middle School is a public middle school located in Pepperell, MA, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 481 students. The school is part of the North Middlesex school district, which is ranked 192 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Nissitissit Middle School has consistently ranked in the top half of Massachusetts middle schools, with a ranking of 248 out of 493 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is generally on par with or slightly below the North Middlesex district and the state averages, with some notable exceptions. In 2023-2024, Nissitissit's 8th grade students outperformed the district and state in English Language Arts (ELA), and in 2022-2023, they also outperformed the district and state in ELA. However, Nissitissit's performance in Mathematics has been consistently lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels.

Nissitissit Middle School's performance on MCAS assessments varies significantly among different student subgroups. Male students generally outperform female students, and Hispanic students and students of two or more races perform better than their White and African American peers. Students with low socioeconomic status and students with disabilities perform below the school's overall averages. The school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.4 to 9.9 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Littleton, Leominster, and Chelmsford schools.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 33 Chace Avenue
       Pepperell, MA  01463


(978) 743-1007

District: North Middlesex

SchoolDigger Rank:
248th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,368 Help


Students who attend Nissitissit Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Middlesex Regional

Feeder schools for Nissitissit Middle School:

Elementary:    Varnum Brook

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Two or more races:
5.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.5% Help


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Compare Details Nissitissit Middle School ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.3%), Hispanic (10.8%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nissitissit Middle School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nissitissit Middle School is $17,368.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nissitissit Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nissitissit Middle School 248th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Nissitissit Middle School in the ranking list.)

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North Middlesex:

SchoolDigger ranks North Middlesex 192nd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nissitissit Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 73.95 90th 339 73.5%
2004 70.72 105th 344 69.5%
2005 77.56 81st 356 77.2%
2006 69.25 120th 399 69.9%
2007 67.68 129th 399 67.7%
2008 64.28 149th 407 63.4%
2009 68.71 135th 409 67.0%
2010 67.46 145th 434 66.6%
2011 57.76 198th 449 55.9%
2012 65.53 165th 455 63.7%
2013 60.11 187th 455 58.9%
2014 65.04 164th 455 64.0%
2015 65.10 158th 441 64.2%
2016 64.07 177th 482 63.3%
2017 75.39 115th 487 76.4%
2018 81.50 79th 484 83.7%
2019 75.95 122nd 498 75.5%
2021 68.67 140th 501 72.1%
2022 64.24 159th 497 68.0%
2023 61.28 170th 501 66.1%
2024 44.73 248th 493 49.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.68 35th 102 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.18 97th 467 79.2%
2019 58.22 161st 484 66.7%
2021 52.39 192nd 489 60.7%
2022 54.28 180th 503 64.2%
2023 41.52 221st 444 50.2%
2024 39.86 217th 441 50.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.36 75th 438 82.9%
2019 71.02 87th 452 80.8%
2021 74.27 67th 462 85.5%
2022 72.84 89th 489 81.8%
2023 66.22 122nd 481 74.6%
2024 42.46 246th 469 47.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.79 74th 463 84.0%
2019 75.76 110th 478 77.0%
2021 67.25 142nd 483 70.6%
2022 60.97 171st 494 65.4%
2023 53.18 203rd 489 58.5%
2024 38.56 279th 481 42.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.67 31st 417 92.6%
2019 76.83 64th 424 84.9%
2021 42.71 213th 431 50.6%
2022 47.04 171st 445 61.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.75 78th 466 83.3%
2019 73.00 123rd 478 74.3%
2021 68.14 134th 485 72.4%
2022 64.59 152nd 497 69.4%
2023 66.66 143rd 489 70.8%
2024 50.14 217th 483 55.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.56 152nd 491 69.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.23 65th 339 80.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.10 98th 364 73.1%
2024 48.39 152nd 378 59.8%
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Rank History for White students at Nissitissit Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.87 79th 395 80.0%
2019 64.76 130th 396 67.2%
2021 54.54 166th 401 58.6%
2022 49.78 190th 404 53.0%
2023 48.38 193rd 403 52.1%
2024 30.69 266th 392 32.1%
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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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by a student
Thursday, October 18, 2012

Open Quote Best middle school in the world. Great teachers, great students, great building, and you learn a lot there, too. The technology in the building is great, it being a fairly new school (10 years old). Anyone even considering going to Nissitissit should definitely go there, or at least look into it more. I recently graduated from NMS and would give anything to go back. NMS you rock! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Nissitissit Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 542 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2003 542 3 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2004 572 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2005 561 3 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2006 538 2 8 8 2 n/a n/a 0 558
2007 480 4 3 9 1 n/a n/a 1 498
2008 476 3 4 7 1 n/a n/a 2 493
2009 474 2 5 8 1 0 3 0 493
2010 618 0 6 8 0 2 6 0 640
2011 637 3 4 8 0 2 7 0 661
2012 597 2 2 7 0 2 10 0 620
2013 576 7 3 11 1 1 12 0 611
2014 543 9 5 18 2 0 17 0 594
2015 497 6 4 22 2 0 19 0 550
2016 495 4 6 23 2 0 17 0 547
2017 476 6 9 19 1 0 15 0 526
2018 475 8 11 19 0 0 12 0 525
2019 472 8 11 20 0 0 15 0 526
2020 464 10 8 24 0 0 17 0 523
2021 437 11 5 28 1 0 19 0 501
2022 389 12 6 41 1 0 27 0 476
2023 367 16 17 52 1 0 28 0 481

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 Nissitissit Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 555 n/a n/a 8.6
2003 555 n/a n/a 8.6
2004 582 42.1 13.8 8.6
2005 573 42.2 13.6 9.9
2006 558 42.2 13.2 10.2
2007 498 41.0 12.1 11.1
2008 493 36.3 13.6 11
2009 493 36.6 13.5 12
2010 640 47.5 13.4 11.1
2011 661 48.7 13.5 13.6
2012 620 43.7 14.1 15.3
2013 611 41.7 14.6 16.5
2014 594 47.5 12.4 19
2015 550 48.0 11.4 18.5
2016 547 46.0 11.8 n/a
2017 526 46.8 11.2 n/a
2018 525 48.4 10.8 n/a
2019 526 50.9 10.3 n/a
2020 523 50.9 10.2 n/a
2021 501 50.4 9.9 n/a
2022 476 49.4 9.6 n/a
2023 481 51.0 9.4 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 Nissitissit Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 555 n/a n/a 8.6
2003 555 n/a n/a 8.6
2004 582 42.1 13.8 8.6
2005 573 42.2 13.6 9.9
2006 558 42.2 13.2 10.2
2007 498 41.0 12.1 11.1
2008 493 36.3 13.6 11
2009 493 36.6 13.5 12
2010 640 47.5 13.4 11.1
2011 661 48.7 13.5 13.6
2012 620 43.7 14.1 15.3
2013 611 41.7 14.6 16.5
2014 594 47.5 12.4 19
2015 550 48.0 11.4 18.5
2016 547 46.0 11.8 n/a
2017 526 46.8 11.2 n/a
2018 525 48.4 10.8 n/a
2019 526 50.9 10.3 n/a
2020 523 50.9 10.2 n/a
2021 501 50.4 9.9 n/a
2022 476 49.4 9.6 n/a
2023 481 51.0 9.4 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 Nissitissit Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $297 (2.0%) $14,694 (98.0%) $14,991
2020 $851 (4.9%) $16,666 (95.1%) $17,517
2021 $661 (3.8%) $16,708 (96.2%) $17,368

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nissitissit Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 122nd of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 170th of 501 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nissitissit Middle School)5041.6
 8.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5042.3
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nissitissit Middle School)5327.4
 25.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)4321.9
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Nissitissit Middle School)6546
 19%
   5th Grade Science (North Middlesex)5541.7
 13.3%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nissitissit Middle School)6340.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5939.7
 19.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nissitissit Middle School)6539.2
 25.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5833.2
 24.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nissitissit Middle School)6441.6
 22.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5941.4
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nissitissit Middle School)6137.2
 23.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5037.7
 12.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nissitissit Middle School)6556.2
 8.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (North Middlesex)6353.2
 9.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nissitissit Middle School)6545.5
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Middlesex)5636.4
 19.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Nissitissit Middle School)5147.9
 3.1%
   8th Grade Science (North Middlesex)4847.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nissitissit Middle School)6145.1
 15.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (North Middlesex)5744.6
 12.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Nissitissit Middle School)6137.5
 23.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (North Middlesex)5335.9
 17.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Nissitissit Middle School)5847
 11%
   All Grades Science (North Middlesex)5244.5
 7.5%
   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 Students526481
 8.6%
African American816
 100%
American Indian01
Asian1117
 54.5%
Hispanic2052
 160%
Pacific Islander00
White472367
 22.2%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nissitissit Middle School

Students who attend Nissitissit Middle School usually go on to attend North Middlesex Regional

Students at Nissitissit Middle School are 76% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 481 students attended Nissitissit Middle School.

Nissitissit Middle School ranks 248th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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