Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

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Maria Weston Chapman Middle School ranks 245 th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School is a public middle school in Weymouth, Massachusetts, serving 1,195 students in grades 6-8. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by MCAS Next Generation assessments, is generally below the state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

The school's proficiency rates in ELA (39.58%), Math (30.12%), and Science (26.93%) are all lower than the Weymouth district and Massachusetts state averages. The school's performance is particularly weak in Mathematics, where it lags behind the district and state by a significant margin. Additionally, the school's English Language Learner and Special Education student populations struggle, ranking in the bottom half and bottom quarter of Massachusetts middle schools, respectively.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Memorial Middle and Cohasset Middle School, Maria Weston Chapman Middle School's academic performance is generally lower. These nearby schools outperform Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, suggesting that the school may need to explore best practices from higher-performing institutions to improve its overall academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1051 Commercial Street
Weymouth, MA 02189

(781) 337-4500

District: Weymouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
245^th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 1,195

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.8%

Hispanic:

15.8%

African American:

8.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Maria Weston Chapman Middle School ranks better than 50.3% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.19. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Maria Weston Chapman Middle School 245^th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Weymouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Weymouth 174^th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	39.11	288^th	501	42.5%
2024	45.19	245^th	493	50.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	20.79	84^th	110	23.6%
2024	17.55	78^th	98	20.4%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.55	143^rd	155	7.7%
2024	55.52	31^st	180	82.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.39	344^th	444	22.5%
2024	42.65	199^th	441	54.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.25	279^th	481	42.0%
2024	45.70	231^st	469	50.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.81	286^th	489	41.5%
2024	43.37	252^nd	481	47.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	37.84	291^st	489	40.5%
2024	45.44	243^rd	483	49.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.25	97^th	134	27.6%
2024	33.03	86^th	120	28.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	45.41	104^th	209	50.2%
2024	52.15	83^rd	202	58.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.23	188^th	364	48.4%
2024	38.83	207^th	378	45.2%

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Rank History for White students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.86	302^nd	403	25.1%
2024	32.70	258^th	392	34.2%

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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.

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2023	786	102	69	189	1	2	45	1	1195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1195	111.8	10.6	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 Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2023	1195	111.8	10.6	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.

Schools Near Maria Weston Chapman 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
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	1051 Commercial Street	Weymouth	02189	Norfolk County	Weymouth	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(781) 337-4500	1,195	112	10.6		786 (65.8%)	102 (8.5%)	189 (15.8%)	69 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	45 (3.8%)	45.2	245^th of 493 public middle schools	50.3%		39.1	288^th of 501 public middle schools	42.5%	43		44.8	31.2	42.9	39.6		33.7	28.2	28.5	30.1		26.9	26.9
East Middle School	Public	5-8	305 River St.	Braintree	02184	Norfolk County	Braintree	No	No	No	No	(781) 380-0170	971	78	12.4		572 (58.9%)	57 (5.9%)	71 (7.3%)	242 (24.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (2.8%)	65.9	148^th of 493 public middle schools	70.0%		66.6	149^th of 501 public middle schools	70.3%	1	42.4	36.9	38.6	45.6	40.9	45.9	49.6	51.9	51.5	49.6	62.0	44.1	53.6	$15,028	$520	$14,509
Point Webster Middle	Public	5-8	60 Lancaster Street	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-6600	411	31	13.1		101 (24.6%)	72 (17.5%)	70 (17.0%)	148 (36.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	14 (3.4%)	46.7	239^th of 493 public middle schools	51.5%		50	232^nd of 501 public middle schools	53.7%	7	29.7	20.8	37.5	48.5	33.6	33.0	26.0	30.7	32.8	30.7	37.4	46.3	41.1	$15,613	$857	$14,757
Hingham Middle School	Public	6-8	1103 Main Street	Hingham	02043	Plymouth County	Hingham	No	No	No	Yes	(781) 741-1550	844	76	11.1		732 (86.7%)	14 (1.7%)	42 (5.0%)	19 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.3%)	95	21^st of 493 public middle schools	95.7%		93.7	31^st of 501 public middle schools	93.8%	10		80.8	71.7	79.2	77.3		69.7	66.9	68.6	68.4		64.3	64.3	$17,012	$489	$16,524
Broad Meadows Middle	Public	6-8	50 Calvin Rd	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8723	321	27	11.7		183 (57.0%)	22 (6.9%)	34 (10.6%)	71 (22.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	45.2	244^th of 493 public middle schools	50.5%		48.8	235^th of 501 public middle schools	53.1%	9		55.8	35.4	38.7	43.4		26.9	29.3	24.5	26.9		26.4	26.4	$18,502	$938	$17,563
South Middle School	Public	5-8	220 Peach Street	Braintree	02184	Norfolk County	Braintree	No	No	No	No	(781) 380-0160	514	44	11.7		331 (64.4%)	15 (2.9%)	26 (5.1%)	127 (24.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (2.3%)	83	81^st of 493 public middle schools	83.6%		85.1	72^nd of 501 public middle schools	85.6%	9	54.1	56.3	53.6	55.0	54.7	56.4	63.9	62.3	57.7	59.9	69.3	50.0	59.5	$17,364	$639	$16,725
South West Middle School	Public	5-8	444 Granite Street	Quincy	02169	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8729	437	36	12.1		141 (32.3%)	70 (16.0%)	69 (15.8%)	126 (28.8%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	25 (5.7%)	36.2	295^th of 493 public middle schools	40.2%		30.1	339^th of 501 public middle schools	32.3%	44	30.7	38.7	19.5	34.6	30.7	20.7	27.6	14.8	29.9	23.2	29.9	36.8	33.7	$16,896	$1,239	$15,658
Central Middle	Public	6-8	875 Hancock Street	Quincy	02170	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8725	647	42	15.4		282 (43.6%)	22 (3.4%)	29 (4.5%)	282 (43.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	23 (3.6%)	89.5	56^th of 493 public middle schools	88.6%		88.9	57^th of 501 public middle schools	88.6%	1		58.0	67.2	70.6	65.0		59.7	64.5	58.2	60.7		65.3	65.3	$15,397	$742	$14,655
Memorial Middle	Public	7-8	81 Central Avenue	Hull	02045	Plymouth County	Hull	No	No	No	No	(781) 925-2040	172	20	8.5		152 (88.4%)	3 (1.7%)	6 (3.5%)	5 (2.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	63.2	163^rd of 493 public middle schools	66.9%		59.5	178^th of 501 public middle schools	64.5%	15			48.0	61.2	54.6			42.0	26.5	34.3		38.8	38.8	$25,622	$860	$24,762
Atlantic Middle	Public	6-8	86 Hollis Avenue	Quincy	02171	Norfolk County	Quincy	No	No	No	No	(617) 984-8727	551	34	16.2		169 (30.7%)	22 (4.0%)	42 (7.6%)	301 (54.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	67.9	141^st of 493 public middle schools	71.4%		60.4	174^th of 501 public middle schools	65.3%	33		51.5	36.5	53.3	46.6		48.8	42.6	47.9	46.3		44.3	44.3	$15,339	$508	$14,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Maria Weston Chapman Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?

Students at Maria Weston Chapman Middle School are 66% White, 16% Hispanic, 9% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Is Maria Weston Chapman Middle School a good school?

Maria Weston Chapman Middle School ranks 245^th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Maria Weston Chapman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,195 students attended Maria Weston Chapman Middle School.

What district is Maria Weston Chapman Middle School in?

Weymouth

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