Point Webster Middle

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Point Webster Middle is a public middle school located in Quincy, Massachusetts, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 411. The school is part of the Quincy School District, which is ranked 183 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Point Webster Middle has a relatively diverse student population, with a significant Asian student population (36.01% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average. The school also has a higher percentage of African American (17.52%) and Hispanic (17.03%) students compared to the Quincy district and state averages. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (33.64%), Mathematics (30.65%), and Science (41.14%) all lower than the Quincy district and Massachusetts state averages. However, the school performs relatively well for African American students, ranking in the top 35% of Massachusetts middle schools in this category.

Point Webster Middle has experienced a decline in its student population, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 28.11% in 2021-2022 to 24.57% in 2022-2023. This is accompanied by an increase in the percentage of Asian students, from 35.82% to 36.01% over the same period. When compared to other middle schools in the Quincy district and nearby districts, such as Atlantic Middle and Central Middle, Point Webster Middle generally underperforms in academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 60 Lancaster Street
       Quincy, MA  02169


(617) 984-6600

District: Quincy

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,613 Help


Students who attend Point Webster Middle usually attend:

High:    Quincy High

Feeder schools for Point Webster Middle:

Elementary:    Clifford H Marshall Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
36.0%
White:
24.6%
African American:
17.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.7% Help


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Compare Details Point Webster Middle ranks better than 51.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 3rd among 5 ranked middle schools in the Quincy School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.69. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Point Webster Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (36%), White (24.6%), African American (17.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Point Webster Middle is 13.1. 2 middle schools in the Quincy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Point Webster Middle is $15,613. 2 middle schools in the Quincy School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Point Webster Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Point Webster Middle 239th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Point Webster Middle in the ranking list.)

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Quincy:

SchoolDigger ranks Quincy 183rd of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Point Webster Middle

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Rank History for all students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.21 246th 339 27.4%
2004 30.60 262nd 344 23.8%
2005 25.66 285th 356 19.9%
2006 24.25 314th 399 21.3%
2007 24.46 321st 399 19.5%
2008 29.58 300th 407 26.3%
2009 29.50 310th 409 24.2%
2010 25.97 344th 434 20.7%
2011 27.80 346th 449 22.9%
2012 27.38 343rd 455 24.6%
2013 21.18 369th 455 18.9%
2014 37.18 305th 455 33.0%
2015 39.12 281st 441 36.3%
2016 33.77 334th 482 30.7%
2017 53.49 224th 487 54.0%
2018 60.28 181st 484 62.6%
2019 55.39 218th 498 56.2%
2021 41.64 284th 501 43.3%
2022 53.57 203rd 497 59.2%
2023 50.04 232nd 501 53.7%
2024 46.69 239th 493 51.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.05 45th 135 66.7%
2023 59.05 24th 155 84.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.66 33rd 467 92.9%
2019 74.02 77th 484 84.1%
2021 53.10 188th 489 61.6%
2022 64.03 128th 503 74.6%
2023 29.22 306th 444 31.1%
2024 19.50 414th 441 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.00 60th 438 86.3%
2019 71.52 85th 452 81.2%
2021 56.78 165th 462 64.3%
2022 62.12 142nd 489 71.0%
2023 64.00 135th 481 71.9%
2024 59.04 158th 469 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.59 137th 463 70.4%
2019 63.19 170th 478 64.4%
2021 48.57 236th 483 51.1%
2022 55.47 191st 494 61.3%
2023 52.28 212th 489 56.6%
2024 46.59 238th 481 50.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.16 148th 417 64.5%
2021 37.79 245th 431 43.2%
2022 22.89 384th 445 13.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 227th 466 51.3%
2019 47.39 248th 478 48.1%
2021 32.90 315th 485 35.1%
2022 50.91 219th 497 55.9%
2023 45.83 245th 489 49.9%
2024 44.53 246th 483 49.1%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 19.96 395th 491 19.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 71.39 80th 339 76.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.27 71st 119 40.3%
2019 42.06 78th 128 39.1%
2021 32.79 83rd 123 32.5%
2022 51.79 74th 135 45.2%
2023 47.87 78th 134 41.8%
2024 33.27 85th 120 29.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.18 65th 195 66.7%
2021 11.23 191st 193 1.0%
2022 45.78 100th 212 52.8%
2023 55.71 81st 209 61.2%
2024 56.30 65th 202 67.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.71 169th 335 49.6%
2022 28.69 270th 368 26.6%
2023 48.74 154th 364 57.7%
2024 47.25 157th 378 58.5%
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Rank History for White students at Point Webster Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.99 328th 395 17.0%
2019 20.00 331st 396 16.4%
2021 21.36 325th 401 19.0%
2022 34.33 259th 404 35.9%
2023 20.27 330th 403 18.1%
2024 20.36 317th 392 19.1%
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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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Enrollment information for Point Webster Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 174 21 23 8 6 n/a n/a 0 232
2001 230 28 56 16 1 n/a n/a 0 331
2002 224 30 64 23 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2003 224 30 64 23 1 n/a n/a 0 342
2004 205 34 70 16 0 n/a n/a 0 325
2005 197 28 69 25 1 n/a n/a 0 320
2006 177 29 75 26 3 n/a n/a 1 311
2007 201 22 78 28 3 n/a n/a 3 335
2008 212 23 79 20 3 n/a n/a 6 343
2009 202 33 89 31 2 2 4 0 363
2010 194 39 98 32 3 0 7 0 373
2011 197 43 97 38 2 0 8 0 385
2012 204 41 98 29 2 1 13 0 388
2013 190 39 98 36 2 1 19 0 385
2014 180 32 111 20 1 2 19 0 365
2015 171 27 110 21 0 1 18 0 348
2016 143 39 127 21 0 0 15 0 345
2017 136 36 122 28 1 2 10 0 335
2018 136 42 130 33 1 1 13 0 356
2019 135 46 165 34 0 1 16 0 397
2020 123 58 170 52 0 5 20 0 428
2021 110 50 167 62 2 6 20 0 417
2022 113 58 144 62 2 5 17 1 402
2023 101 72 148 70 0 4 14 2 411

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 Point Webster Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 232 n/a 0.0 40.1
2001 331 n/a 0.0 46.5
2002 342 n/a n/a 47.7
2003 342 n/a n/a 47.7
2004 325 28.5 11.4 49.8
2005 320 28.0 11.4 45.9
2006 311 30.3 10.3 44.8
2007 335 33.0 10.2 52.1
2008 343 34.0 10.1 54.3
2009 363 35.2 10.3 55.1
2010 373 31.0 12.0 64.6
2011 385 28.5 13.4 63.4
2012 388 29.5 13.1 67.3
2013 385 30.4 12.6 69.4
2014 365 31.5 11.5 67.4
2015 348 31.0 11.2 68.7
2016 345 30.0 11.5 n/a
2017 335 29.2 11.4 n/a
2018 356 27.9 12.7 n/a
2019 397 28.4 13.9 n/a
2020 428 32.4 13.1 n/a
2021 417 31.9 13.0 n/a
2022 402 32.3 12.4 n/a
2023 411 31.3 13.1 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 Point Webster Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 232 n/a 0.0 40.1
2001 331 n/a 0.0 46.5
2002 342 n/a n/a 47.7
2003 342 n/a n/a 47.7
2004 325 28.5 11.4 49.8
2005 320 28.0 11.4 45.9
2006 311 30.3 10.3 44.8
2007 335 33.0 10.2 52.1
2008 343 34.0 10.1 54.3
2009 363 35.2 10.3 55.1
2010 373 31.0 12.0 64.6
2011 385 28.5 13.4 63.4
2012 388 29.5 13.1 67.3
2013 385 30.4 12.6 69.4
2014 365 31.5 11.5 67.4
2015 348 31.0 11.2 68.7
2016 345 30.0 11.5 n/a
2017 335 29.2 11.4 n/a
2018 356 27.9 12.7 n/a
2019 397 28.4 13.9 n/a
2020 428 32.4 13.1 n/a
2021 417 31.9 13.0 n/a
2022 402 32.3 12.4 n/a
2023 411 31.3 13.1 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Point Webster Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $358 (2.5%) $14,211 (97.5%) $14,569
2020 $461 (3.1%) $14,235 (96.9%) $14,696
2021 $856 (5.5%) $14,757 (94.5%) $15,613

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Point Webster Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 218th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 232nd of 501 Middle schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Point Webster Middle)7036.7
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6340.7
 22.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Point Webster Middle)6139.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5644.1
 11.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Point Webster Middle)6640.3
 25.7%
   5th Grade Science (Quincy)5447.4
 6.6%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Point Webster Middle)4825.3
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)5740.8
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Point Webster Middle)4032.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5542
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Point Webster Middle)7542.7
 32.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6346.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Point Webster Middle)5827.9
 30.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5442
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Point Webster Middle)5349.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)5650.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Point Webster Middle)5039.4
 10.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5039.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Point Webster Middle)4043.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Science (Quincy)4746.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Point Webster Middle)6138.9
 22.1%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Quincy)6044.8
 15.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Point Webster Middle)5235.3
 16.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Quincy)5343.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Point Webster Middle)5442.1
 12%
   All Grades Science (Quincy)5146.8
 4.2%
   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 Students397411
 3.5%
African American4672
 56.5%
American Indian00
Asian165148
 10.3%
Hispanic3470
 105.9%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White135101
 25.2%
Two or More Races1614
 12.5%


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Point Webster Middle ranks 239th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Point Webster Middle usually go on to attend Quincy High

In the 2022-23 school year, 411 students attended Point Webster Middle.

Students at Point Webster Middle are 36% Asian, 25% White, 18% African American, 17% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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