Stoneham Central Middle School

Summary:

Stoneham Central Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Stoneham, MA, with a diverse student population of 678. The school consistently performs above the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, ranking among the top 30% of middle schools in Massachusetts.

Stoneham Central Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong, with 49.78% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 44.49% in Math, and 58.96% in Science, compared to the state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95% respectively. The school's performance is especially noteworthy in 8th grade ELA (52.3% proficient) and 5th grade Math (52.6% proficient). Compared to nearby middle schools like Saugus Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School, Stoneham Central Middle School outperforms them in both academic achievement and statewide rankings.

The school's diverse student body, stable funding, and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest that it is well-resourced and able to support its educational programs. While the school performs well overall, there are some disparities in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and female students, which indicates a need for further investigation and targeted support. Overall, Stoneham Central Middle School is a high-performing institution that provides a quality educational experience for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 101 Central Street
       Stoneham, MA  02180


(781) 279-3840

District: Stoneham

SchoolDigger Rank:
139th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,907 Help


Students who attend Stoneham Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Stoneham High

Feeder schools for Stoneham Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Colonial Park
    Robin Hood
    South

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  678

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.0%
Hispanic:
10.2%
Asian:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Compare Details Stoneham Central Middle School ranks better than 71.8% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.14. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stoneham Central Middle School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stoneham Central Middle School is $16,907.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Stoneham Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Stoneham Central Middle School 139th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Stoneham Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Stoneham:

SchoolDigger ranks Stoneham 120th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Stoneham Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.61 114th 339 66.4%
2004 63.86 134th 344 61.0%
2005 50.87 189th 356 46.9%
2006 55.70 182nd 399 54.4%
2007 60.26 170th 399 57.4%
2008 54.21 203rd 407 50.1%
2009 45.33 251st 409 38.6%
2010 54.56 209th 434 51.8%
2011 64.77 160th 449 64.4%
2012 71.76 131st 455 71.2%
2013 77.65 96th 455 78.9%
2014 73.63 119th 455 73.8%
2015 77.58 96th 441 78.2%
2016 75.45 104th 482 78.4%
2017 71.04 138th 487 71.7%
2018 68.50 144th 484 70.2%
2019 77.86 110th 498 77.9%
2021 70.04 134th 501 73.3%
2022 67.50 144th 497 71.0%
2023 69.42 140th 501 72.1%
2024 68.14 139th 493 71.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.28 174th 180 3.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.22 210th 467 55.0%
2019 71.71 94th 484 80.6%
2021 66.74 104th 489 78.7%
2022 62.33 132nd 503 73.8%
2023 53.71 144th 444 67.6%
2024 51.35 153rd 441 65.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.36 105th 438 76.0%
2019 79.79 57th 452 87.4%
2021 72.00 79th 462 82.9%
2022 66.79 113th 489 76.9%
2023 65.70 125th 481 74.0%
2024 68.87 104th 469 77.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.23 165th 463 64.4%
2019 75.95 108th 478 77.4%
2021 64.49 153rd 483 68.3%
2022 61.18 169th 494 65.8%
2023 60.94 166th 489 66.1%
2024 61.14 174th 481 63.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 197th 417 52.8%
2019 71.28 84th 424 80.2%
2021 65.30 87th 431 79.8%
2022 60.52 112th 445 74.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.87 119th 466 74.5%
2019 76.59 107th 478 77.6%
2021 73.04 112th 485 76.9%
2022 71.31 119th 497 76.1%
2023 74.76 111th 489 77.3%
2024 72.20 117th 483 75.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 72.37 124th 491 74.7%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.63 146th 339 56.9%
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Rank History for Asian students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 75.44 31st 128 75.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.93 238th 309 23.0%
2019 71.61 65th 322 79.8%
2021 70.31 68th 335 79.7%
2022 62.08 99th 368 73.1%
2023 71.52 74th 364 79.7%
2024 68.30 88th 378 76.7%
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Rank History for White students at Stoneham Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.24 144th 395 63.5%
2019 68.93 109th 396 72.5%
2021 58.10 143rd 401 64.3%
2022 52.73 177th 404 56.2%
2023 57.25 154th 403 61.8%
2024 56.06 155th 392 60.5%
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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 Stoneham Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 614 8 17 1 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1989 564 6 13 2 4 n/a n/a 0 589
1990 585 8 13 5 1 n/a n/a 0 612
1991 577 8 13 8 1 n/a n/a 0 607
1992 604 5 12 13 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1993 577 3 0 21 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 579 2 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1995 556 9 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 556 9 6 10 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 578 5 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 611 7 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1999 637 5 9 12 0 n/a n/a 0 663
2000 642 3 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2001 688 4 16 9 0 n/a n/a 0 717
2002 666 12 24 16 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2003 666 12 24 16 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2004 642 10 24 20 0 n/a n/a 0 696
2005 625 14 22 17 0 n/a n/a 0 678
2006 600 16 28 13 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 578 16 20 18 0 n/a n/a 7 639
2008 560 8 11 20 0 n/a n/a 5 604
2009 567 9 13 23 0 2 5 0 619
2010 531 13 15 21 2 4 9 0 595
2011 518 15 21 22 2 3 8 0 589
2012 499 9 17 26 3 3 13 0 570
2013 503 8 13 24 0 1 12 0 561
2014 499 9 17 27 0 0 16 0 568
2015 648 10 22 42 0 0 23 0 745
2016 638 9 30 42 0 1 26 0 746
2017 586 11 32 50 0 1 26 0 706
2018 566 11 32 54 1 1 22 0 687
2019 577 17 37 68 3 0 24 0 726
2020 570 19 35 67 2 0 21 0 714
2021 567 14 34 68 2 0 22 1 708
2022 572 15 29 67 2 0 23 1 709
2023 529 17 35 69 2 0 26 0 678

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 Stoneham Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 n/a n/a n/a
1989 589 n/a n/a n/a
1990 612 n/a n/a n/a
1991 607 n/a n/a n/a
1992 634 n/a n/a n/a
1993 601 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 594 n/a n/a n/a
1995 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 628 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 663 n/a 0.0 11.3
2000 671 n/a 0.0 8.8
2001 717 n/a 0.0 7.9
2002 718 n/a n/a 8.8
2003 718 n/a n/a 8.8
2004 696 49.6 14.0 9.3
2005 678 43.1 15.7 9.4
2006 658 42.7 15.4 14.4
2007 639 42.0 15.2 15
2008 604 42.9 14.1 11.4
2009 619 40.5 15.3 10.2
2010 595 45.7 13.0 14.8
2011 589 46.5 12.6 15.6
2012 570 46.1 12.3 16
2013 561 48.5 11.5 17.5
2014 568 47.9 11.8 20.2
2015 745 63.0 11.8 24.4
2016 746 62.0 12.0 n/a
2017 706 63.4 11.1 n/a
2018 687 65.1 10.5 n/a
2019 726 64.7 11.2 n/a
2020 714 61.2 11.6 n/a
2021 708 63.7 11.1 n/a
2022 709 66.0 10.7 n/a
2023 678 64.3 10.5 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 Stoneham Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 640 n/a n/a n/a
1989 589 n/a n/a n/a
1990 612 n/a n/a n/a
1991 607 n/a n/a n/a
1992 634 n/a n/a n/a
1993 601 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 594 n/a n/a n/a
1995 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 581 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 594 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 628 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 663 n/a 0.0 11.3
2000 671 n/a 0.0 8.8
2001 717 n/a 0.0 7.9
2002 718 n/a n/a 8.8
2003 718 n/a n/a 8.8
2004 696 49.6 14.0 9.3
2005 678 43.1 15.7 9.4
2006 658 42.7 15.4 14.4
2007 639 42.0 15.2 15
2008 604 42.9 14.1 11.4
2009 619 40.5 15.3 10.2
2010 595 45.7 13.0 14.8
2011 589 46.5 12.6 15.6
2012 570 46.1 12.3 16
2013 561 48.5 11.5 17.5
2014 568 47.9 11.8 20.2
2015 745 63.0 11.8 24.4
2016 746 62.0 12.0 n/a
2017 706 63.4 11.1 n/a
2018 687 65.1 10.5 n/a
2019 726 64.7 11.2 n/a
2020 714 61.2 11.6 n/a
2021 708 63.7 11.1 n/a
2022 709 66.0 10.7 n/a
2023 678 64.3 10.5 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 Stoneham Central Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $182 (1.1%) $15,655 (98.9%) $15,837
2020 $274 (1.7%) $15,887 (98.3%) $16,161
2021 $690 (4.1%) $16,217 (95.9%) $16,907

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Stoneham Central Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 110th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 140th of 501 Middle schools
 5.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham Central Middle School)7348.7
 24.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham)7247.8
 24.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5243.8
 8.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham Central Middle School)6346.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham)6145.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.9
 8.2%
5th Grade Science (Stoneham Central Middle School)5850.6
 7.4%
   5th Grade Science (Stoneham)5850
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4841.6
 6.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham Central Middle School)7940.6
 38.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham)7939.3
 39.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham Central Middle School)6245.9
 16.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham)6244.4
 17.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham Central Middle School)6644.4
 21.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham)6444.1
 19.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham Central Middle School)5741.3
 15.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham)5640.2
 15.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham Central Middle School)6759.2
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Stoneham)6558.1
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham Central Middle School)5654.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Stoneham)5453.6
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Stoneham Central Middle School)5764.2
 7.2%
   8th Grade Science (Stoneham)5663
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stoneham Central Middle School)7147.8
 23.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Stoneham)6847.3
 20.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Stoneham Central Middle School)5946.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Stoneham)5848.9
 9.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Stoneham Central Middle School)5857.3
 0.7%
   All Grades Science (Stoneham)5756.4
 0.6%
   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 Students726678
 6.6%
African American1717
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian3735
 5.4%
Hispanic6869
 1.5%
Pacific Islander00
White577529
 8.3%
Two or More Races2426
 8.3%


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Stoneham Central Middle School ranks 139th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Stoneham Central Middle School are 78% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Students who attend Stoneham Central Middle School usually go on to attend Stoneham High

In the 2022-23 school year, 678 students attended Stoneham Central Middle School.


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