Atlantic Middle

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Atlantic Middle is a public middle school located in Quincy, Massachusetts, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 551. 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.

Atlantic Middle consistently ranks in the top third of Massachusetts middle schools, with a statewide ranking between 116-174 over the past several years. The school's performance on MCAS Next Generation assessments is generally above the Quincy district and Massachusetts state averages, particularly in English Language Arts and Science. Atlantic Middle excels in supporting certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who rank among the top schools in the state. However, the school's performance for Asian and White student subgroups is relatively weaker compared to other subgroups.

Within the Quincy district, Atlantic Middle generally outperforms the other middle schools, South West Middle and Point Webster Middle, on academic metrics like MCAS proficiency rates and statewide rankings. When compared to schools outside the Quincy district, such as East Middle School in Braintree and Charles S. Pierce Middle in Milton, Atlantic Middle's performance is still strong, but these schools tend to have higher MCAS proficiency rates and statewide rankings.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 86 Hollis Avenue
       Quincy, MA  02171


(617) 984-8727

District: Quincy

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,339 Help


Students who attend Atlantic Middle usually attend:

High:    North Quincy High

Feeder schools for Atlantic Middle:

Elementary:    Francis W Parker
    Montclair
    Squantum

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  551

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
54.6%
White:
30.7%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Atlantic Middle ranks better than 71.4% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks 2nd 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 67.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (54.6%), White (30.7%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle is 16.2, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Quincy School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Atlantic Middle is $15,339, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Quincy School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Atlantic Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Atlantic Middle 141st of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Atlantic 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 Atlantic Middle

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Rank History for all students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.80 201st 339 40.7%
2004 44.39 208th 344 39.5%
2005 45.00 211th 356 40.7%
2006 52.68 206th 399 48.4%
2007 53.50 212th 399 46.9%
2008 67.17 137th 407 66.3%
2009 71.11 130th 409 68.2%
2010 60.81 171st 434 60.6%
2011 55.39 217th 449 51.7%
2012 59.37 199th 455 56.3%
2013 55.40 212th 455 53.4%
2014 59.77 186th 455 59.1%
2015 65.31 154th 441 65.1%
2016 53.91 226th 482 53.1%
2017 72.38 134th 487 72.5%
2018 74.73 116th 484 76.0%
2019 64.71 165th 498 66.9%
2021 64.49 162nd 501 67.7%
2022 66.04 149th 497 70.0%
2023 60.41 174th 501 65.3%
2024 67.88 141st 493 71.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.11 5th 127 96.1%
2019 54.92 34th 138 75.4%
2021 58.61 20th 135 85.2%
2022 48.17 44th 154 71.4%
2023 67.63 15th 155 90.3%
2024 73.14 11th 180 93.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.33 12th 467 97.4%
2019 89.09 24th 484 95.0%
2021 82.35 45th 489 90.8%
2022 82.29 47th 503 90.7%
2023 43.50 205th 444 53.8%
2024 52.47 151st 441 65.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.70 22nd 438 95.0%
2019 86.62 35th 452 92.3%
2021 82.88 33rd 462 92.9%
2022 83.77 40th 489 91.8%
2023 83.07 45th 481 90.6%
2024 87.63 27th 469 94.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.29 103rd 463 77.8%
2019 60.94 183rd 478 61.7%
2021 63.21 156th 483 67.7%
2022 60.93 173rd 494 65.0%
2023 55.59 195th 489 60.1%
2024 61.82 171st 481 64.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.48 68th 417 83.7%
2019 64.49 111th 424 73.8%
2021 52.81 134th 431 68.9%
2022 49.55 165th 445 62.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.15 126th 466 73.0%
2019 66.19 160th 478 66.5%
2021 64.23 154th 485 68.2%
2022 68.58 131st 497 73.6%
2023 63.25 160th 489 67.3%
2024 71.20 122nd 483 74.7%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 46.94 254th 491 48.3%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 82.94 52nd 339 84.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.98 82nd 119 31.1%
2019 34.48 90th 128 29.7%
2021 30.40 86th 123 30.1%
2022 37.17 87th 135 35.6%
2023 34.09 93rd 134 30.6%
2024 30.95 87th 120 27.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 58.95 69th 195 64.6%
2023 23.12 180th 209 13.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 64.32 94th 368 74.5%
2023 61.13 109th 364 70.1%
2024 46.47 162nd 378 57.1%
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Rank History for White students at Atlantic Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.00 169th 395 57.2%
2019 34.88 272nd 396 31.3%
2021 35.14 263rd 401 34.4%
2022 28.96 289th 404 28.5%
2023 15.55 357th 403 11.4%
2024 28.40 273rd 392 30.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Atlantic Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 352 4 59 2 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1989 332 2 73 4 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 291 7 105 6 1 n/a n/a 0 410
1991 303 12 102 12 3 n/a n/a 0 432
1992 296 16 145 9 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1993 283 9 123 12 0 n/a n/a 0 427
1994 282 11 156 12 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 293 18 165 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1996 293 18 165 8 0 n/a n/a 0 484
1997 294 9 199 12 1 n/a n/a 0 515
1998 308 9 196 12 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1999 336 8 202 11 3 n/a n/a 0 560
2000 339 8 208 19 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 330 5 187 7 4 n/a n/a 0 533
2002 273 7 198 7 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2003 273 7 198 7 3 n/a n/a 0 488
2004 250 14 182 10 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2005 258 13 206 16 0 n/a n/a 0 493
2006 264 15 219 19 0 n/a n/a 3 520
2007 244 15 232 15 0 n/a n/a 5 511
2008 232 11 230 14 1 n/a n/a 6 494
2009 212 14 218 12 0 0 6 0 462
2010 220 14 197 16 1 1 6 0 455
2011 217 14 209 19 1 1 6 0 467
2012 198 17 215 24 0 1 3 0 458
2013 209 19 248 19 1 1 5 0 502
2014 180 17 265 19 1 1 5 0 488
2015 182 12 268 13 2 1 7 0 485
2016 190 10 251 7 2 1 13 0 474
2017 182 21 237 9 2 1 18 0 470
2018 185 20 252 15 0 2 23 0 497
2019 199 22 270 23 0 3 17 0 534
2020 202 20 307 21 0 3 14 0 567
2021 170 24 301 37 0 1 13 0 546
2022 161 26 278 40 1 1 14 0 521
2023 169 22 301 42 0 1 15 1 551

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 Atlantic Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a n/a
1990 410 n/a n/a n/a
1991 432 n/a n/a n/a
1992 466 n/a n/a n/a
1993 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 461 n/a n/a n/a
1995 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 560 n/a 0.0 0
2000 574 n/a 0.0 43.7
2001 533 n/a 0.0 38.5
2002 488 n/a n/a 27.3
2003 488 n/a n/a 27.3
2004 458 40.2 11.4 43.9
2005 493 42.9 11.5 47.7
2006 520 42.6 12.2 47
2007 511 43.0 11.9 52.4
2008 494 42.5 11.6 53.5
2009 462 40.6 11.4 51.7
2010 455 36.4 12.5 52.5
2011 467 32.1 14.5 51.4
2012 458 29.9 15.3 55
2013 502 31.2 16.0 56.6
2014 488 30.7 15.8 58.6
2015 485 33.0 14.6 62.7
2016 474 32.0 14.8 n/a
2017 470 33.2 14.1 n/a
2018 497 33.3 14.8 n/a
2019 534 33.1 16.1 n/a
2020 567 34.4 16.4 n/a
2021 546 36.6 14.9 n/a
2022 521 35.6 14.6 n/a
2023 551 33.8 16.2 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 Atlantic Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 417 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a n/a
1990 410 n/a n/a n/a
1991 432 n/a n/a n/a
1992 466 n/a n/a n/a
1993 427 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 461 n/a n/a n/a
1995 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 484 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 515 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 526 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 560 n/a 0.0 0
2000 574 n/a 0.0 43.7
2001 533 n/a 0.0 38.5
2002 488 n/a n/a 27.3
2003 488 n/a n/a 27.3
2004 458 40.2 11.4 43.9
2005 493 42.9 11.5 47.7
2006 520 42.6 12.2 47
2007 511 43.0 11.9 52.4
2008 494 42.5 11.6 53.5
2009 462 40.6 11.4 51.7
2010 455 36.4 12.5 52.5
2011 467 32.1 14.5 51.4
2012 458 29.9 15.3 55
2013 502 31.2 16.0 56.6
2014 488 30.7 15.8 58.6
2015 485 33.0 14.6 62.7
2016 474 32.0 14.8 n/a
2017 470 33.2 14.1 n/a
2018 497 33.3 14.8 n/a
2019 534 33.1 16.1 n/a
2020 567 34.4 16.4 n/a
2021 546 36.6 14.9 n/a
2022 521 35.6 14.6 n/a
2023 551 33.8 16.2 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 Atlantic Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $186 (1.3%) $14,075 (98.7%) $14,261
2020 $155 (1.1%) $14,114 (98.9%) $14,270
2021 $508 (3.3%) $14,830 (96.7%) $15,339

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Atlantic Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 165th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 174th of 501 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle)5535.6
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)5740.8
 16.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle)5441.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5542
 13.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle)6540.4
 24.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)6346.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle)5347.8
 5.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5442
 12%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle)5950.9
 8.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Quincy)5650.8
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Atlantic Middle)5241
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Quincy)5039.3
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Atlantic Middle)4848.6
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (Quincy)4746.1
 0.9%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Atlantic Middle)6042.3
 17.8%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Quincy)6044.8
 15.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Atlantic Middle)5343.5
 9.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Quincy)5343.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Atlantic Middle)4848.6
 0.5%
   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 Students534551
 3.2%
African American2222
American Indian00
Asian270301
 11.5%
Hispanic2342
 82.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White199169
 15.1%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%


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Atlantic Middle ranks 141st of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 551 students attended Atlantic Middle.

Students at Atlantic Middle are 55% Asian, 31% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Atlantic Middle usually go on to attend North Quincy High


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