Norton Middle

Summary:

Norton Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Norton, MA, with a student population of 553. The school is part of the Norton School District, which is ranked 204 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Norton Middle's academic performance is generally lower than the state averages across all grades and subjects, the school has maintained a relatively consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past decade. When compared to nearby schools, the school's performance is mixed, with the school generally outperforming the Taunton schools but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Easton Middle School, Harold L. Qualters Middle, and North Attleborough Middle.

Norton Middle has a relatively high per-student spending of $16,070 and a student-teacher ratio of 12.3, which are higher than some nearby schools but lower than others. The school's performance for specific student groups is also mixed, with the school performing relatively well for female students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students, but weaker for male students, Hispanic students, and White students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 215 West Main Street
       Norton, MA  02766


(508) 285-0140

District: Norton

SchoolDigger Rank:
182nd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,070 Help


Students who attend Norton Middle usually attend:

High:    Norton High

Feeder schools for Norton Middle:

Elementary:    Henri A. Yelle
    J C Solmonese
    L G Nourse Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  553

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.2%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  19.3% Help


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Compare Details Norton Middle ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norton Middle is 12.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norton Middle is $16,070.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Norton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Norton Middle 182nd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Norton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Norton:

SchoolDigger ranks Norton 204th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Norton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 47.92 188th 339 44.5%
2004 44.76 205th 344 40.4%
2005 39.55 229th 356 35.7%
2006 55.73 181st 399 54.6%
2007 61.13 164th 399 58.9%
2008 59.10 179th 407 56.0%
2009 60.25 173rd 409 57.7%
2010 62.24 168th 434 61.3%
2011 73.15 119th 449 73.5%
2012 70.98 137th 455 69.9%
2013 79.34 85th 455 81.3%
2014 75.18 113th 455 75.2%
2015 68.54 142nd 441 67.8%
2016 60.93 187th 482 61.2%
2017 61.72 178th 487 63.4%
2018 58.15 192nd 484 60.3%
2019 59.48 191st 498 61.6%
2021 53.61 209th 501 58.3%
2022 48.75 230th 497 53.7%
2023 51.82 219th 501 56.3%
2024 59.53 182nd 493 63.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.77 342nd 467 26.8%
2019 39.94 291st 484 39.9%
2021 44.45 242nd 489 50.5%
2022 32.91 350th 503 30.4%
2023 41.52 220th 444 50.5%
2024 54.05 145th 441 67.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.18 307th 438 29.9%
2019 46.15 246th 452 45.6%
2021 49.37 203rd 462 56.1%
2022 38.55 298th 489 39.1%
2023 42.31 268th 481 44.3%
2024 61.57 144th 469 69.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 224th 463 51.6%
2019 60.93 184th 478 61.5%
2021 52.75 205th 483 57.6%
2022 51.46 212th 494 57.1%
2023 51.76 216th 489 55.8%
2024 64.02 159th 481 66.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.49 135th 417 67.6%
2019 48.85 162nd 424 61.8%
2021 51.95 141st 431 67.3%
2022 46.90 174th 445 60.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.75 160th 466 65.7%
2019 53.57 210th 478 56.1%
2021 52.72 207th 485 57.3%
2022 44.70 254th 497 48.9%
2023 49.78 224th 489 54.2%
2024 52.64 201st 483 58.4%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.69 203rd 491 58.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 32.91 239th 364 34.3%
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Rank History for White students at Norton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.48 210th 395 46.8%
2019 44.90 215th 396 45.7%
2021 39.41 236th 401 41.1%
2022 33.29 266th 404 34.2%
2023 36.09 248th 403 38.5%
2024 41.59 214th 392 45.4%
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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.

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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Open Quote This is a school for bullies by bullies. Teachers don’t only support students making fun of others, but will single out and make fun of the students being bullied. This school is only good for the aspiring bully. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Norton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 535 6 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1989 517 4 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1990 473 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 450 2 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 457
1992 492 7 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 552 12 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 577 13 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 602
1995 583 8 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1996 583 8 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1997 574 10 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1998 608 14 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 627
1999 593 11 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 612
2000 671 10 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 693
2001 690 7 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2002 749 16 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2003 749 16 7 4 2 n/a n/a 0 778
2004 766 18 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 801
2005 767 11 11 8 4 n/a n/a 0 801
2006 788 14 11 7 0 n/a n/a 12 832
2007 744 11 8 4 0 n/a n/a 33 800
2008 740 11 8 6 1 n/a n/a 20 786
2009 691 12 5 10 1 7 15 0 741
2010 674 12 8 11 1 5 11 0 722
2011 665 10 6 5 0 1 11 0 698
2012 644 8 5 6 0 1 7 0 671
2013 625 10 9 9 2 2 6 0 663
2014 601 11 12 12 2 1 7 0 646
2015 579 7 12 9 3 2 9 0 621
2016 563 8 10 13 1 2 13 0 610
2017 548 10 11 12 0 1 14 0 596
2018 519 12 11 22 1 0 22 0 587
2019 514 9 11 24 1 0 28 0 587
2020 520 11 15 23 1 0 28 0 598
2021 519 13 14 23 2 0 26 0 597
2022 509 16 10 22 2 0 23 0 582
2023 471 19 4 28 2 1 28 0 553

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 Norton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 n/a n/a n/a
1989 528 n/a n/a n/a
1990 479 n/a n/a n/a
1991 457 n/a n/a n/a
1992 504 n/a n/a n/a
1993 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 602 n/a n/a n/a
1995 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 n/a 0.0 0
2000 693 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 707 n/a 0.0 8.6
2002 778 n/a n/a 12.3
2003 778 n/a n/a 12.3
2004 801 48.1 16.7 12.7
2005 801 51.2 15.6 12.7
2006 832 52.9 15.7 10.9
2007 800 49.0 16.3 12.6
2008 786 46.6 16.9 13.4
2009 741 46.1 16.1 13.8
2010 722 46.5 15.5 15.8
2011 698 45.4 15.3 17.9
2012 671 50.8 13.1 19.2
2013 663 49.6 13.3 18.3
2014 646 51.4 12.5 18.1
2015 621 51.0 12.1 19.3
2016 610 45.0 13.5 n/a
2017 596 46.7 12.7 n/a
2018 587 51.5 11.3 n/a
2019 587 45.1 12.9 n/a
2020 598 37.2 16.0 n/a
2021 597 39.7 15.0 n/a
2022 582 44.2 13.1 n/a
2023 553 44.6 12.3 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 Norton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 546 n/a n/a n/a
1989 528 n/a n/a n/a
1990 479 n/a n/a n/a
1991 457 n/a n/a n/a
1992 504 n/a n/a n/a
1993 568 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 602 n/a n/a n/a
1995 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 598 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 596 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 627 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 612 n/a 0.0 0
2000 693 n/a 0.0 8.4
2001 707 n/a 0.0 8.6
2002 778 n/a n/a 12.3
2003 778 n/a n/a 12.3
2004 801 48.1 16.7 12.7
2005 801 51.2 15.6 12.7
2006 832 52.9 15.7 10.9
2007 800 49.0 16.3 12.6
2008 786 46.6 16.9 13.4
2009 741 46.1 16.1 13.8
2010 722 46.5 15.5 15.8
2011 698 45.4 15.3 17.9
2012 671 50.8 13.1 19.2
2013 663 49.6 13.3 18.3
2014 646 51.4 12.5 18.1
2015 621 51.0 12.1 19.3
2016 610 45.0 13.5 n/a
2017 596 46.7 12.7 n/a
2018 587 51.5 11.3 n/a
2019 587 45.1 12.9 n/a
2020 598 37.2 16.0 n/a
2021 597 39.7 15.0 n/a
2022 582 44.2 13.1 n/a
2023 553 44.6 12.3 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 Norton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $333 (2.2%) $14,508 (97.8%) $14,841
2020 $297 (2.0%) $14,549 (98.0%) $14,846
2021 $674 (4.2%) $15,396 (95.8%) $16,070

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Norton Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 191st of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 219th of 501 Middle schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norton Middle)5645.5
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Norton)5544.3
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Norton Middle)5137.9
 13.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Norton)5136.8
 14.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norton Middle)5437
 17%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Norton)5236.9
 15.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Norton Middle)5437.1
 16.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Norton)5136.4
 14.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norton Middle)5746.2
 10.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Norton)5645
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Norton Middle)4326.4
 16.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Norton)4225.7
 16.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Norton Middle)5041
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Norton)4940.1
 8.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Norton Middle)5543
 12%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Norton)5240.1
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Norton Middle)4933.7
 15.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Norton)4635.4
 10.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Norton Middle)5041
 9%
   All Grades Science (Norton)4834.2
 13.8%
   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 Students587553
 5.8%
African American919
 111.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic2428
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White514471
 8.4%
Two or More Races2828


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

In the 2022-23 school year, 553 students attended Norton Middle.

Norton Middle ranks 182nd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Norton Middle are 85% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.


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