Northbridge Middle

Summary:

Northbridge Middle is a public middle school located in Whitinsville, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 481 students. The school is part of the Northbridge District, which is ranked 233 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northbridge Middle's academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state average. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (27.49%), Mathematics (31.39%), and Science (38%) were all lower than the state averages. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 207 out of 498 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 281 out of 493 middle schools in 2023-2024. Northbridge Middle's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with disabilities performing relatively better, while white students and students with special education needs rank in the bottom 30% of middle schools in the state.

Northbridge Middle is located in close proximity to several higher-performing middle schools, such as Hopkinton Middle School and Miscoe Hill School, which consistently outperform Northbridge Middle across all subject areas and grade levels. This proximity provides an opportunity for Northbridge Middle to learn from and potentially collaborate with these successful schools to improve its own practices and outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 171 Linwood Avenue
       Whitinsville, MA  01588


(508) 234-8718

District: Northbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
281st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,657 Help


Students who attend Northbridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Northbridge High

Feeder schools for Northbridge Middle:

Elementary:    Northbridge Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  481

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
9.8%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.7% Help


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Compare Details Northbridge Middle ranks worse than 57% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (9.8%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle is 12.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northbridge Middle is $14,657.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northbridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbridge Middle 281st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Northbridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Northbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Northbridge 233rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northbridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 52.84 169th 339 50.1%
2004 53.05 175th 344 49.1%
2005 56.56 162nd 356 54.5%
2006 49.78 222nd 399 44.4%
2007 55.14 198th 399 50.4%
2008 59.30 175th 407 57.0%
2009 63.34 160th 409 60.9%
2010 54.57 207th 434 52.3%
2011 52.44 234th 449 47.9%
2012 47.23 268th 455 41.1%
2013 49.95 244th 455 46.4%
2014 43.25 272nd 455 40.2%
2015 43.63 256th 441 42.0%
2016 33.18 337th 482 30.1%
2017 51.65 237th 487 51.3%
2018 60.12 182nd 484 62.4%
2019 57.04 207th 498 58.4%
2021 44.12 265th 501 47.1%
2022 39.94 285th 497 42.7%
2023 32.51 326th 501 34.9%
2024 39.56 281st 493 43.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 21.49 74th 92 19.6%
2022 28.54 69th 102 32.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.42 301st 467 35.5%
2019 32.83 347th 484 28.3%
2021 32.14 342nd 489 30.1%
2022 33.06 348th 503 30.8%
2023 24.30 366th 444 17.6%
2024 32.40 270th 441 38.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.96 280th 438 36.1%
2019 43.49 261st 452 42.3%
2021 35.17 308th 462 33.3%
2022 36.29 316th 489 35.4%
2023 33.09 336th 481 30.1%
2024 32.09 325th 469 30.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.19 158th 463 65.9%
2019 59.42 196th 478 59.0%
2021 45.24 257th 483 46.8%
2022 42.27 272nd 494 44.9%
2023 34.83 313th 489 36.0%
2024 39.94 271st 481 43.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.74 181st 417 56.6%
2019 26.05 324th 424 23.6%
2021 26.52 328th 431 23.9%
2022 29.63 305th 445 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.85 198th 466 57.5%
2019 49.91 231st 478 51.7%
2021 41.91 265th 485 45.4%
2022 35.97 306th 497 38.4%
2023 28.79 335th 489 31.5%
2024 37.86 287th 483 40.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 40.84 284th 491 42.2%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.17 84th 339 75.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.43 81st 309 73.8%
2019 69.86 73rd 322 77.3%
2021 44.84 157th 335 53.1%
2022 46.86 163rd 368 55.7%
2023 44.44 170th 364 53.3%
2024 57.41 119th 378 68.5%
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Rank History for White students at Northbridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.68 195th 395 50.6%
2019 39.47 244th 396 38.4%
2021 31.97 279th 401 30.4%
2022 25.57 311th 404 23.0%
2023 17.35 346th 403 14.1%
2024 22.25 304th 392 22.4%
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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.

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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Northbridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 431 1 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 445 1 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 469 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 485 1 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1996 485 1 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1997 520 2 2 20 0 n/a n/a 0 544
1998 535 3 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 555
1999 519 5 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 510 10 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2001 519 13 3 17 1 n/a n/a 0 553
2002 745 11 2 27 4 n/a n/a 0 789
2003 745 11 2 27 4 n/a n/a 0 789
2004 749 13 4 27 5 n/a n/a 0 798
2005 747 22 6 27 6 n/a n/a 0 808
2006 732 14 4 28 4 n/a n/a 7 789
2007 735 13 4 32 4 n/a n/a 8 796
2008 723 7 3 23 2 n/a n/a 15 773
2009 733 5 5 27 1 0 22 0 793
2010 713 5 9 23 1 0 21 0 772
2011 745 6 13 35 0 0 19 0 818
2012 714 3 10 40 0 0 15 0 782
2013 710 2 9 44 0 0 20 0 785
2014 722 2 8 46 0 1 23 0 802
2015 698 4 9 38 0 1 23 0 773
2016 684 2 8 44 0 1 26 0 765
2017 682 4 8 44 0 2 26 0 766
2018 628 7 7 47 0 1 33 0 723
2019 594 10 4 57 0 1 30 1 697
2020 571 9 5 53 0 1 37 0 676
2021 541 6 6 64 0 0 40 0 657
2022 429 4 5 43 0 0 29 0 510
2023 406 4 8 47 1 0 15 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 Northbridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 443 n/a n/a n/a
1993 456 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 475 n/a n/a n/a
1995 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 555 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 538 n/a 0.0 20.4
2000 532 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 553 n/a 0.0 21
2002 789 n/a n/a 21.5
2003 789 n/a n/a 21.5
2004 798 59.4 13.4 24.3
2005 808 58.3 13.9 28
2006 789 61.0 12.9 24.2
2007 796 59.0 13.5 26.4
2008 773 41.1 18.8 23.5
2009 793 46.9 16.9 24.7
2010 772 50.0 15.4 27.2
2011 818 54.1 15.0 26.3
2012 782 49.8 15.6 28.5
2013 785 52.2 15.0 29
2014 802 47.8 16.7 30.8
2015 773 50.0 15.4 31.7
2016 765 49.0 15.6 n/a
2017 766 49.9 15.3 n/a
2018 723 49.0 14.7 n/a
2019 697 53.2 13.0 n/a
2020 676 51.6 13.0 n/a
2021 657 52.0 12.6 n/a
2022 510 42.0 12.1 n/a
2023 481 38.5 12.4 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 Northbridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 443 n/a n/a n/a
1993 456 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 475 n/a n/a n/a
1995 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 499 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 544 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 555 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 538 n/a 0.0 20.4
2000 532 n/a 0.0 29.1
2001 553 n/a 0.0 21
2002 789 n/a n/a 21.5
2003 789 n/a n/a 21.5
2004 798 59.4 13.4 24.3
2005 808 58.3 13.9 28
2006 789 61.0 12.9 24.2
2007 796 59.0 13.5 26.4
2008 773 41.1 18.8 23.5
2009 793 46.9 16.9 24.7
2010 772 50.0 15.4 27.2
2011 818 54.1 15.0 26.3
2012 782 49.8 15.6 28.5
2013 785 52.2 15.0 29
2014 802 47.8 16.7 30.8
2015 773 50.0 15.4 31.7
2016 765 49.0 15.6 n/a
2017 766 49.9 15.3 n/a
2018 723 49.0 14.7 n/a
2019 697 53.2 13.0 n/a
2020 676 51.6 13.0 n/a
2021 657 52.0 12.6 n/a
2022 510 42.0 12.1 n/a
2023 481 38.5 12.4 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 Northbridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $204 (1.5%) $13,472 (98.5%) $13,675
2020 $225 (1.6%) $13,618 (98.4%) $13,843
2021 $884 (6.0%) $13,772 (94.0%) $14,657

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northbridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 207th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 326th of 501 Middle schools
 23.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge Middle)6522.8
 42.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge)6622.2
 43.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge Middle)5824.8
 33.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge)5724.2
 32.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge Middle)5129.5
 21.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge)5029.1
 20.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge Middle)5630.8
 25.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge)5530.4
 24.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge Middle)4424.2
 19.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Northbridge)4423.5
 20.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge Middle)3936.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Northbridge)3936.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Northbridge Middle)4527.7
 17.3%
   8th Grade Science (Northbridge)4427.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Northbridge Middle)5325.5
 27.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Northbridge)4930.4
 18.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Northbridge Middle)4631
 15%
   All Grades Mathematics (Northbridge)4235
 7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Northbridge Middle)4827.7
 20.3%
   All Grades Science (Northbridge)4832.1
 15.9%
   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 Students697481
 31%
African American104
 60%
American Indian01
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic5747
 17.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White594406
 31.6%
Two or More Races3015
 50%


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Northbridge Middle ranks 281st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students who attend Northbridge Middle usually go on to attend Northbridge High

Students at Northbridge Middle are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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