Central Tree Middle

Summary:

Central Tree Middle is a public middle school located in Rutland, MA, serving 371 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Wachusett school district, which is ranked 91 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central Tree Middle consistently ranks in the top 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's MCAS proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally higher than the state averages, particularly in 6th and 8th grades. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.06% of 6th graders at Central Tree Middle were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.68%. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic students, ranking 47th out of 378 Massachusetts middle schools in 2023-2024, and for its female students, ranking 97th out of 481 middle schools in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools like Samoset School and Worcester East Middle, Central Tree Middle has a significantly higher percentage of White students (86.25%) and a lower percentage of minority students. This lack of diversity may limit the school's ability to provide a well-rounded educational experience and prepare students for an increasingly diverse world. However, the school's consistent high performance and exceptional results for certain subgroups suggest it is effectively supporting its students' learning, despite this demographic imbalance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 281 Main Street
       Rutland, MA  01543


(508) 886-0073

District: Wachusett

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,113 Help


Students who attend Central Tree Middle usually attend:

High:    Wachusett Regional High

Feeder schools for Central Tree Middle:

Elementary:    Glenwood Elementary School
    Naquag Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.3%
Hispanic:
5.9%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Tree Middle ranks better than 76.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. It also ranks last among 3 ranked middle schools in the Wachusett School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.78. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (5.9%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Tree Middle is 14.3, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Wachusett School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Tree Middle is $15,113. 1 middle schools in the Wachusett School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central Tree Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Tree Middle 114th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Central Tree Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Wachusett:

SchoolDigger ranks Wachusett 91st of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Tree Middle

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Rank History for all students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.36 140th 339 58.7%
2004 56.77 158th 344 54.1%
2005 68.67 109th 356 69.4%
2006 66.61 135th 399 66.2%
2007 70.09 122nd 399 69.4%
2008 62.29 163rd 407 60.0%
2009 64.71 154th 409 62.3%
2010 71.60 126th 434 71.0%
2011 68.10 147th 449 67.3%
2012 69.49 147th 455 67.7%
2013 73.31 126th 455 72.3%
2014 77.05 103rd 455 77.4%
2015 80.76 79th 441 82.1%
2016 64.32 172nd 482 64.3%
2017 83.18 67th 487 86.2%
2018 84.72 63rd 484 87.0%
2019 79.36 100th 498 79.9%
2021 72.09 125th 501 75.0%
2022 75.98 106th 497 78.7%
2023 79.76 89th 501 82.2%
2024 73.78 114th 493 76.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.90 114th 467 75.6%
2019 46.00 253rd 484 47.7%
2021 71.38 77th 489 84.3%
2022 66.86 112th 503 77.7%
2023 55.59 135th 444 69.6%
2024 54.52 142nd 441 67.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.77 36th 438 91.8%
2019 75.52 68th 452 85.0%
2021 80.20 45th 462 90.3%
2022 77.51 74th 489 84.9%
2023 79.12 63rd 481 86.9%
2024 61.08 147th 469 68.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.68 64th 463 86.2%
2019 72.03 130th 478 72.8%
2021 68.24 137th 483 71.6%
2022 74.60 108th 494 78.1%
2023 85.15 67th 489 86.3%
2024 78.44 97th 481 79.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.64 77th 417 81.5%
2019 38.24 237th 424 44.1%
2021 55.63 122nd 431 71.7%
2022 55.60 137th 445 69.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.14 67th 466 85.6%
2019 82.16 84th 478 82.4%
2021 73.60 108th 485 77.7%
2022 72.90 106th 497 78.7%
2023 70.19 127th 489 74.0%
2024 64.45 146th 483 69.8%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.12 103rd 491 79.0%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.95 130th 339 61.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.71 47th 378 87.6%
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Rank History for White students at Central Tree Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 66th 395 83.3%
2019 66.40 117th 396 70.5%
2021 58.64 141st 401 64.8%
2022 65.82 111th 404 72.5%
2023 68.95 107th 403 73.4%
2024 62.00 130th 392 66.8%
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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 Central Tree Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 349 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 356
2000 395 3 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2001 435 6 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2002 468 7 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2003 468 7 3 11 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2004 476 6 4 10 0 n/a n/a 0 496
2005 447 6 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 463
2006 427 3 4 10 0 n/a n/a 8 452
2007 330 3 5 2 1 n/a n/a 5 346
2008 331 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 9 351
2009 344 3 3 8 1 0 11 0 370
2010 367 4 6 9 1 1 13 0 401
2011 361 5 7 14 1 2 11 0 401
2012 372 6 8 16 2 2 11 0 417
2013 371 3 12 18 1 1 7 0 413
2014 369 3 9 18 0 0 8 0 407
2015 383 4 9 19 0 0 7 0 422
2016 352 8 4 19 0 0 9 0 392
2017 359 5 9 13 0 0 16 0 402
2018 328 4 8 12 0 3 17 0 372
2019 340 5 12 12 0 0 14 0 383
2020 317 8 11 14 0 0 11 0 361
2021 296 7 10 20 1 0 10 0 344
2022 310 12 8 21 2 0 12 0 365
2023 320 12 7 22 3 0 7 0 371

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 Central Tree Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 356 n/a 0.0 0
2000 408 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 449 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 489 n/a n/a 4.9
2003 489 n/a n/a 4.9
2004 496 33.8 14.7 5
2005 463 30.9 15.0 6.5
2006 452 27.9 16.2 7.9
2007 346 26.0 13.3 5.9
2008 351 25.9 13.6 8.8
2009 370 26.8 13.8 9.2
2010 401 25.5 15.6 9.2
2011 401 27.8 14.4 9
2012 417 27.1 15.3 11
2013 413 25.9 15.9 13.6
2014 407 27.3 14.8 9.8
2015 422 27.0 15.6 14.2
2016 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 402 27.8 14.4 n/a
2018 372 27.4 13.5 n/a
2019 383 26.9 14.1 n/a
2020 361 28.5 12.6 n/a
2021 344 26.0 13.2 n/a
2022 365 25.0 14.6 n/a
2023 371 25.8 14.3 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 Central Tree Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 356 n/a 0.0 0
2000 408 n/a 0.0 6.9
2001 449 n/a 0.0 6.2
2002 489 n/a n/a 4.9
2003 489 n/a n/a 4.9
2004 496 33.8 14.7 5
2005 463 30.9 15.0 6.5
2006 452 27.9 16.2 7.9
2007 346 26.0 13.3 5.9
2008 351 25.9 13.6 8.8
2009 370 26.8 13.8 9.2
2010 401 25.5 15.6 9.2
2011 401 27.8 14.4 9
2012 417 27.1 15.3 11
2013 413 25.9 15.9 13.6
2014 407 27.3 14.8 9.8
2015 422 27.0 15.6 14.2
2016 392 28.0 14.0 n/a
2017 402 27.8 14.4 n/a
2018 372 27.4 13.5 n/a
2019 383 26.9 14.1 n/a
2020 361 28.5 12.6 n/a
2021 344 26.0 13.2 n/a
2022 365 25.0 14.6 n/a
2023 371 25.8 14.3 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Tree Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $61 (0.4%) $13,523 (99.6%) $13,584
2020 $364 (1.9%) $19,003 (98.1%) $19,367
2021 $427 (2.8%) $14,686 (97.2%) $15,112

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Tree Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 100th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 89th of 501 Middle schools
 2.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Central Tree Middle)6551.3
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)7456.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Central Tree Middle)6359.8
 3.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)7563.9
 11.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Central Tree Middle)5157.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)6357.5
 5.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Central Tree Middle)6248.2
 13.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)6250.5
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Central Tree Middle)7355.4
 17.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wachusett)7354.5
 18.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Central Tree Middle)6755.9
 11.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wachusett)6249.9
 12.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Central Tree Middle)7560.9
 14.1%
   8th Grade Science (Wachusett)7259.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Central Tree Middle)6454.9
 9.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wachusett)6854.5
 13.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Central Tree Middle)6454.3
 9.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wachusett)6454.1
 9.9%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Central Tree Middle)7560.9
 14.1%
   All Grades Science (Wachusett)6758.1
 8.9%
   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 Students383371
 3.1%
African American512
 140%
American Indian03
Asian127
 41.7%
Hispanic1222
 83.3%
Pacific Islander00
White340320
 5.9%
Two or More Races147
 50%


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Central Tree Middle ranks 114th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Central Tree Middle are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 371 students attended Central Tree Middle.

Students who attend Central Tree Middle usually go on to attend Wachusett Regional High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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