Is Southbridge Middle School a good school?

Southbridge Middle School ranks in the bottom 19.5% of Massachusetts middle schools.

How many students attend Southbridge Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Southbridge Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Southbridge Middle School?

Students at Southbridge Middle School are 60% Hispanic, 34% White, 3% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Southbridge Middle School attend?

Students who attend Southbridge Middle School usually go on to attend Southbridge High School

Southbridge Middle School

Summary:

Southbridge Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Southbridge, MA, with a student population of 405. The school is part of the Southbridge school district, which is ranked 348 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southbridge Middle School consistently underperforms the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.93% in ELA to 18.52% in Math, compared to the state averages of 39.17% in ELA and 40.91% in Math. The school's subgroup performance is also notably lower than the state averages, with its Hispanic students ranking 258 out of 378 middle schools in ELA and its English Language Learner students ranking 122 out of 180 middle schools, both with 2-star ratings. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $19,218 in 2020-2021 and a low student-teacher ratio of 11:1, these investments do not appear to be translating into improved academic performance.

When comparing Southbridge Middle School to nearby middle schools, such as Leicester Middle, Sutton Middle School, and Tantasqua Regional Junior High, it is clear that Southbridge Middle School is an outlier in terms of academic performance, with significantly higher proficiency rates and overall rankings from SchoolDigger. The school's consistently poor academic outcomes and lack of improvement over time suggest that it is facing significant challenges that need to be addressed through targeted interventions and support.

Detail:

Public 6-8

132 Torrey Road
Southbridge, MA 01550

(508) 764-5440

District: Southbridge

SchoolDigger Rank:
397^th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,218

Students who attend Southbridge Middle School usually attend:

High:

Southbridge High School

Feeder schools for Southbridge Middle School:

Elementary:	Charlton Street
	Eastford Road
	West Street

Student/teacher ratio: 11.0

Number of students: 405

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

60.2%

White:

34.1%

African American:

3.0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Southbridge Middle School ranks worse than 80.5% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.97. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (60.2%), White (34.1%), African American (3%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Southbridge Middle School is 11. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southbridge Middle School is $19,218.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southbridge Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge Middle School 397^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Southbridge Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Southbridge:

SchoolDigger ranks Southbridge 348^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2019	5.53	472^nd	498	5.2%
2021	7.92	477^th	501	4.8%
2022	10.63	455^th	497	8.5%
2023	13.51	441^st	501	12.0%
2024	18.97	397^th	493	19.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	28.91	113^th	127	11.0%
2019	28.38	132^nd	138	4.3%
2021	38.02	88^th	135	34.8%
2022	36.62	114^th	154	26.0%
2023	37.59	104^th	155	32.9%
2024	37.61	122^nd	180	32.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	10.21	454^th	467	2.8%
2019	6.63	469^th	484	3.1%
2021	11.45	472^nd	489	3.5%
2022	15.42	455^th	503	9.5%
2023	20.72	407^th	444	8.3%
2024	22.17	383^rd	441	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	8.70	429^th	438	2.1%
2019	6.70	439^th	452	2.9%
2021	11.64	445^th	462	3.7%
2022	15.47	441^st	489	9.8%
2023	19.60	410^th	481	14.8%
2024	30.39	338^th	469	27.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	6.68	449^th	463	3.0%
2019	5.48	460^th	478	3.8%
2021	7.98	466^th	483	3.5%
2022	9.34	466^th	494	5.7%
2023	12.07	441^st	489	9.8%
2024	17.02	411^th	481	14.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	20.25	378^th	417	9.4%
2019	13.85	418^th	424	1.4%
2021	18.65	413^th	431	4.2%
2022	18.83	422^nd	445	5.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	7.45	451^st	466	3.2%
2019	5.44	464^th	478	2.9%
2021	8.71	467^th	485	3.7%
2022	12.81	450^th	497	9.5%
2023	16.05	421^st	489	13.9%
2024	21.48	384^th	483	20.5%

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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.04	461^st	491	6.1%

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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	9.60	335^th	339	1.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	17.14	289^th	309	6.5%
2019	11.59	311^th	322	3.4%
2021	14.52	326^th	335	2.7%
2022	19.22	335^th	368	9.0%
2023	18.69	335^th	364	8.0%
2024	30.23	258^th	378	31.7%

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Rank History for White students at Southbridge Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile
2018	1.87	395^th	395	0.0%
2019	2.32	394^th	396	0.5%
2021	5.27	393^rd	401	2.0%
2022	5.46	397^th	404	1.7%
2023	13.94	363^rd	403	9.9%
2024	19.28	327^th	392	16.6%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2017	192	7	5	294	3	8	509
2018	181	5	7	281	2	7	483
2019	188	14	14	274	1	6	497
2020	173	13	10	262	1	13	472
2021	140	9	7	248	1	14	419
2022	139	6	5	243	1	13	407
2023	138	12	4	244	1	6	405

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 Southbridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	509	45.0	11.3	n/a
2018	483	48.0	10.0	n/a
2019	497	36.0	13.7	n/a
2020	472	42.2	11.1	n/a
2021	419	35.1	11.9	n/a
2022	407	34.9	11.6	n/a
2023	405	36.5	11.0	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 Southbridge Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	509	45.0	11.3	n/a
2018	483	48.0	10.0	n/a
2019	497	36.0	13.7	n/a
2020	472	42.2	11.1	n/a
2021	419	35.1	11.9	n/a
2022	407	34.9	11.6	n/a
2023	405	36.5	11.0	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 Southbridge Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,310 (7.9%)	$15,189 (92.1%)	$16,499
2020	$1,966 (10.8%)	$16,229 (89.2%)	$18,195
2021	$1,874 (9.8%)	$17,344 (90.2%)	$19,218

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southbridge Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 472^nd of 498 Middle schools	Ranks 441^st of 501 Middle schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge Middle School)	12	17.7	5.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)	12	16.6	4.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	54	42.3	11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge Middle School)	5	18.5	13.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)	5	17.9	12.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	51	41	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge Middle School)	10	13.1	3.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)	10	12.8	2.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	48	40.5	7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge Middle School)	12	11.5	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)	11	11.9	0.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	48	38.1	9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge Middle School)	19	15.1	3.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Southbridge)	19	14	5.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	51	43.7	7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge Middle School)	13	17.8	4.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Southbridge)	12	18.9	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)	47	37.7	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Southbridge Middle School)	14	10.1	3.9%
8th Grade Science (Southbridge)	13	10.8	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)	46	40.9	5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southbridge Middle School)	14	15.4	1.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Southbridge)	17	12	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)	52	42.3	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Southbridge Middle School)	10	16	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Southbridge)	10	10.9	0.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)	49	40.6	8.4%
All Grades Science (Southbridge Middle School)	14	10.1	3.9%
All Grades Science (Southbridge)	16	9	7%
All Grades Science (Massachusetts)	47	41.2	5.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	497	405	18.5%
African American	14	12	14.3%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	14	4	71.4%
Hispanic	274	244	10.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	188	138	26.6%
Two or More Races	6	6

Schools Near Southbridge Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Mathematics (2024)					MCAS Next Generation Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation English Language Arts All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 6th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 7th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Mathematics All Grades	MCAS Next Generation Science 5th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science 8th Grade	MCAS Next Generation Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Southbridge Middle School	Public	6-8	132 Torrey Road	Southbridge	01550	Worcester County	Southbridge	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 764-5440	405	37	11.0		138 (34.1%)	12 (3.0%)	244 (60.2%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	19	397^th of 493 public middle schools	19.5%		13.5	441^st of 501 public middle schools	12.0%	44		11.4	19.5	20.2	16.9		16.0	23.0	16.5	18.5		18.0	18.0	$19,218	$1,874	$17,344
Charlton Middle School	Public	5-8	2 Oxford Road	Charlton	01507	Worcester County	Dudley-Charlton Regional	No	No	No	No	(508) 248-1423	592	48	12.3		499 (84.3%)	10 (1.7%)	49 (8.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.7%)	41.9	264^th of 493 public middle schools	46.5%		55	202^nd of 501 public middle schools	59.7%	62	35.6	25.3	32.4	40.9	33.6	32.9	31.3	35.1	20.1	29.9	50.7	37.8	44.3	$15,426	$568	$14,858
Dudley Middle School	Public	5-8	70 Dudley-Oxford Road	Dudley	01571	Worcester County	Dudley-Charlton Regional	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-2224	547	43	12.6		446 (81.5%)	18 (3.3%)	66 (12.1%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.2%)	35.3	298^th of 493 public middle schools	39.6%		47.5	247^th of 501 public middle schools	50.7%	51	34.7	21.7	31.3	40.7	31.9	33.3	21.8	23.6	24.4	25.6	44.7	34.6	39.5	$15,466	$727	$14,739
Webster Middle School	Public	5-8	75 Poland Street	Webster	01570	Worcester County	Webster	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 943-1922	590	45	13.0		289 (49.0%)	42 (7.1%)	215 (36.4%)	11 (1.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	19.3	395^th of 493 public middle schools	19.9%		16.1	425^th of 501 public middle schools	15.2%	30	18.3	24.2	16.5	19.2	19.4	16.1	18.9	11.2	17.7	15.8	27.2	21.1	24.1	$16,086	$1,104	$14,982
Oxford Middle	Public	6-8	497 Main Street	Oxford	01540	Worcester County	Oxford	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 987-6074	504	43	11.6		390 (77.4%)	16 (3.2%)	76 (15.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.2%)	32.5	314^th of 493 public middle schools	36.3%		35.8	307^th of 501 public middle schools	38.7%	7		29.1	21.9	28.2	26.1		38.1	23.9	25.2	28.5		24.2	24.2	$16,331	$946	$15,385
Tantasqua Regional Junior High	Public	7-8	320 Brookfield Rd	Fiskdale	01518	Worcester County	Tantasqua	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 347-7381	551	48	11.5		470 (85.3%)	10 (1.8%)	43 (7.8%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.6%)	72	124^th of 493 public middle schools	74.8%		74.8	119^th of 501 public middle schools	76.2%	5			43.2	45.5	44.3			53.4	50.9	52.2		48.5	48.5	$15,515	$1,268	$14,247
Auburn Middle	Public	6-8	9 West Street	Auburn	01501	Worcester County	Auburn	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 832-7722	652	46	14.1		502 (77.0%)	20 (3.1%)	75 (11.5%)	37 (5.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (2.5%)	64.9	155^th of 493 public middle schools	68.6%		66.5	150^th of 501 public middle schools	70.1%	5		44.5	42.7	48.5	45.2		39.7	38.9	47.6	42.1		48.3	48.3	$14,589	$565	$14,024
Knox Trail Middle School	Public	5-8	73 Ash Street	Spencer	01562	Worcester County	Spencer-E Brookfield	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 885-8550	363	29	12.5		257 (70.8%)	9 (2.5%)	77 (21.2%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	23.6	366^th of 493 public middle schools	25.8%		24.1	376^th of 501 public middle schools	25.0%	10	20.2	16.3	18.8	33.7	21.9	20.2	16.3	17.7	7.1	15.5	25.0	34.1	29.6	$15,556	$577	$14,979
Leicester Middle	Public	5-8	174 Paxton Street	Leicester	01524	Worcester County	Leicester	No	No	No	Yes	(508) 892-7050	409	31	13.2		290 (70.9%)	23 (5.6%)	61 (14.9%)	16 (3.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)	40.8	276^th of 493 public middle schools	44.0%		43.9	267^th of 501 public middle schools	46.7%	9	22.5	22.4	29.6	36.6	27.3	15.3	30.2	30.0	34.8	27.5	24.5	40.2	32.1	$14,467	$657	$13,811
Sutton Middle School	Public	6-8	383 Boston Road	Sutton	01590	Worcester County	Sutton	No	No	No	No	(508) 581-1630	296	23	13.1		266 (89.9%)	2 (0.7%)	10 (3.4%)	7 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	61.6	171^st of 493 public middle schools	65.3%		75.7	116^th of 501 public middle schools	76.8%	55		32.7	22.1	54.9	37.4		48.5	41.2	45.1	45.1		55.9	55.9	$15,282	$399	$14,883

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