Bird Middle

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Bird Middle is a public middle school located in East Walpole, MA, serving 377 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Walpole school district, which is ranked 57 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past 10 years, Bird Middle has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Massachusetts middle schools, with a current ranking of 113 out of 493 schools and a 4-star rating.

Academically, Bird Middle students consistently outperform the state average in MCAS Next Generation assessments for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, 51.66% of Bird Middle students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 39.17%, and 55.93% were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 40.91%. The school's performance is also higher than the Walpole district average in most subject areas and grade levels.

Interestingly, Bird Middle has a higher percentage of White students (76.92%) compared to the state average (39.17%), and a lower percentage of African American (6.63%) and Hispanic (9.02%) students. This racial composition is different from some nearby schools, such as Wm H Galvin Middle in Canton, which has a more diverse student population. While Bird Middle's African American and Hispanic students perform exceptionally well compared to their peers statewide, the school's performance for Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students is lower, ranking in the bottom half of Massachusetts middle schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 625 Washington Street
       East Walpole, MA  02032


(508) 660-7226

District: Walpole

SchoolDigger Rank:
113th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,391 Help


Students who attend Bird Middle usually attend:

High:    Walpole High

Feeder schools for Bird Middle:

Elementary:    Boyden
    Old Post Road

Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  377

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.9%
Hispanic:
9.0%
African American:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Bird Middle ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.19. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), Hispanic (9%), African American (6.6%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bird Middle is $17,391.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bird Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bird Middle 113th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Bird Middle in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Walpole:

SchoolDigger ranks Walpole 57th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bird Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 78.82 76th 339 77.6%
2004 81.94 64th 344 81.4%
2005 71.45 98th 356 72.5%
2006 73.38 103rd 399 74.2%
2007 67.04 134th 399 66.4%
2008 74.06 106th 407 74.0%
2009 74.57 107th 409 73.8%
2010 73.21 120th 434 72.4%
2011 77.56 95th 449 78.8%
2012 77.48 104th 455 77.1%
2013 75.75 109th 455 76.0%
2014 77.48 102nd 455 77.6%
2015 67.87 147th 441 66.7%
2016 77.84 96th 482 80.1%
2017 76.60 109th 487 77.6%
2018 77.59 105th 484 78.3%
2019 77.87 109th 498 78.1%
2021 72.14 124th 501 75.2%
2022 73.87 115th 497 76.9%
2023 79.01 94th 501 81.2%
2024 74.19 113th 493 77.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.33 201st 467 57.0%
2019 55.28 185th 484 61.8%
2021 24.08 408th 489 16.6%
2022 37.37 303rd 503 39.8%
2023 49.78 167th 444 62.4%
2024 43.75 196th 441 55.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.27 93rd 438 78.8%
2019 70.61 88th 452 80.5%
2021 39.70 280th 462 39.4%
2022 37.64 301st 489 38.4%
2023 54.44 199th 481 58.6%
2024 47.15 222nd 469 52.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.16 84th 463 81.9%
2019 79.79 94th 478 80.3%
2021 71.05 124th 483 74.3%
2022 73.92 110th 494 77.7%
2023 73.91 119th 489 75.7%
2024 69.17 135th 481 71.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.47 155th 417 62.8%
2019 54.22 138th 424 67.5%
2021 26.01 336th 431 22.0%
2022 51.57 154th 445 65.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.15 118th 466 74.7%
2019 72.64 127th 478 73.4%
2021 70.19 123rd 485 74.6%
2022 70.82 124th 497 75.1%
2023 81.37 82nd 489 83.2%
2024 76.38 100th 483 79.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 73.59 118th 491 76.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.07 38th 202 81.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 64.90 91st 322 71.7%
2022 87.86 34th 368 90.8%
2024 76.50 67th 378 82.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bird Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.45 103rd 395 73.9%
2019 68.23 111th 396 72.0%
2021 61.03 129th 401 67.8%
2022 67.07 108th 404 73.3%
2023 71.62 90th 403 77.7%
2024 65.62 109th 392 72.2%
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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 Bird Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 460 17 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1989 466 21 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1990 507 18 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 527
1991 418 14 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1992 425 11 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1993 453 16 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1994 453 20 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1995 514 23 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1996 514 23 7 7 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1997 512 18 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 536
1998 545 19 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1999 565 19 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 428 14 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 448
2001 449 13 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 436 9 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2003 436 9 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2004 432 15 6 8 2 n/a n/a 0 463
2005 409 17 5 9 2 n/a n/a 0 442
2006 390 24 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 428
2007 386 20 4 14 3 n/a n/a 0 427
2008 382 22 7 16 3 n/a n/a 1 431
2009 412 21 6 17 1 0 0 0 457
2010 447 26 4 18 0 0 1 0 496
2011 469 22 3 17 0 0 0 0 511
2012 449 19 2 21 0 0 0 0 491
2013 457 17 3 22 0 0 2 0 501
2014 446 21 8 31 0 0 6 0 512
2015 432 27 9 35 1 0 9 0 513
2016 409 27 18 31 2 0 11 0 498
2017 413 16 11 28 4 0 8 0 480
2018 413 14 17 33 5 0 9 0 491
2019 377 14 16 33 2 0 7 0 449
2020 364 23 16 31 1 0 7 0 442
2021 328 21 11 28 0 0 9 0 397
2022 303 18 10 33 2 0 10 0 376
2023 290 25 13 34 3 0 11 1 377

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 Bird Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 527 n/a n/a n/a
1991 437 n/a n/a n/a
1992 443 n/a n/a n/a
1993 479 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 485 n/a n/a n/a
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 590 n/a 0.0 0
2000 448 n/a 0.0 4.2
2001 470 n/a 0.0 3.8
2002 459 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 459 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 463 34.9 13.3 7.6
2005 442 34.1 13.0 7.2
2006 428 36.8 11.6 8.2
2007 427 33.0 12.9 8.2
2008 431 31.6 13.6 10.9
2009 457 35.0 13.1 7.4
2010 496 33.0 15.0 14.3
2011 511 32.4 15.7 13.1
2012 491 33.6 14.5 14.9
2013 501 34.5 14.5 15.6
2014 512 37.1 13.7 16.2
2015 513 40.0 12.8 21.6
2016 498 37.0 13.4 n/a
2017 480 37.1 12.9 n/a
2018 491 35.2 13.9 n/a
2019 449 37.3 12.0 n/a
2020 442 35.1 12.5 n/a
2021 397 35.2 11.2 n/a
2022 376 36.1 10.4 n/a
2023 377 37.1 10.1 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 Bird Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 n/a n/a n/a
1989 487 n/a n/a n/a
1990 527 n/a n/a n/a
1991 437 n/a n/a n/a
1992 443 n/a n/a n/a
1993 479 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 485 n/a n/a n/a
1995 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 551 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 536 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 569 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 590 n/a 0.0 0
2000 448 n/a 0.0 4.2
2001 470 n/a 0.0 3.8
2002 459 n/a n/a 6.5
2003 459 n/a n/a 6.5
2004 463 34.9 13.3 7.6
2005 442 34.1 13.0 7.2
2006 428 36.8 11.6 8.2
2007 427 33.0 12.9 8.2
2008 431 31.6 13.6 10.9
2009 457 35.0 13.1 7.4
2010 496 33.0 15.0 14.3
2011 511 32.4 15.7 13.1
2012 491 33.6 14.5 14.9
2013 501 34.5 14.5 15.6
2014 512 37.1 13.7 16.2
2015 513 40.0 12.8 21.6
2016 498 37.0 13.4 n/a
2017 480 37.1 12.9 n/a
2018 491 35.2 13.9 n/a
2019 449 37.3 12.0 n/a
2020 442 35.1 12.5 n/a
2021 397 35.2 11.2 n/a
2022 376 36.1 10.4 n/a
2023 377 37.1 10.1 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bird Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $237 (1.5%) $15,447 (98.5%) $15,684
2020 $175 (1.1%) $15,445 (98.9%) $15,619
2021 $494 (2.8%) $16,896 (97.2%) $17,390

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bird Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 109th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 94th of 501 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bird Middle)7157.3
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)6651.3
 14.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bird Middle)7355
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Walpole)7554.7
 20.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bird Middle)5545.5
 9.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)5647.9
 8.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bird Middle)5654.6
 1.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Walpole)6259.9
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bird Middle)7459.8
 14.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Walpole)6754.7
 12.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bird Middle)6357.7
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Walpole)5751
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Bird Middle)5655.4
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Walpole)5644.4
 11.7%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Bird Middle)6654.1
 11.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Walpole)6756.3
 10.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Bird Middle)6355.7
 7.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Walpole)6561.6
 3.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Bird Middle)5655.4
 0.6%
   All Grades Science (Walpole)6553.6
 11.4%
   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 Students449377
 16%
African American1425
 78.6%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian1613
 18.8%
Hispanic3334
 3%
Pacific Islander00
White377290
 23.1%
Two or More Races711
 57.1%


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Bird Middle ranks 113th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Bird Middle usually go on to attend Walpole High

Students at Bird Middle are 77% White, 9% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Bird Middle.


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