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Wamsutta Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 559 students

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Posted October 7, 2009

Last school year I had the opportunity to do a long term substitte positiom. The staff at Wamsutta are a wonderful crew of people. The 5th graders I taught Math and Science welcomed me as if I were their regular teacher. They worked very hard for me ~ what a great group of kids! I had the experience of a lifetime. Carlene Quaglia
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 23, 2007

Wamsutta is a safe, clean, well organized and well managed middle school. Each grade has it's own area of the school so new 5th graders aren't in the mix with the 8th graders. The teaching staff are educated, committed and really care about their students. There are many after school programs for the kids including a homework help class. My children have always felt safe at Wamsutta, I know they are learning and enjoying their middle school years. All 3 of my children have been honor roll students coming out of Wamsutta. Dave Sutherland was one of the absolute best principals the school has ever had. I feel fortunate that my children had the opportunity to be under his careful and caring authority. He was a great asset to the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2004

I have been a student at Wamsutta for 4 years now. The school has a very friendly and safe atmosphere. The teachers and all the administartors are very helpful and friendly. They deal with all problems very well and they make all the students feel very safe to be at school. All in all i belive this school is an amazing one and I would tell anyone wondering about it to come to our school because it is an awesome place! Every day is a great day here at Wamsutta Middle School!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 17, 2004

A few months ago I was mobilised by the Army to go to Irak. I had to transfer my daughter into Wamsutta at the last minute and in the middle of semesters. I have no regrets. They got her on the bus list the same day, the school counselor gave us a tour and made her feel very comfortable, all the teachers including the nurse made us feel right at home. They have all been patient with my daughter, they understand what she is going through I can not be happier with the personal treatment they have given me and my daughter. It was a great choice and I would recommend this school to any parent who is over protective of their child. I didnt have much faith in the public school system before because of the city I use to live in, like I said, I have no regrets.
—Submitted by Adria Garcia, a parent


Posted October 21, 2003

The only concerns I have are that the kids needing computers in their classrooms to help them be good learners are few and far between. The special ed program needs lots of work the kids are not getting enough help. Advocates are necessary to give these kids success.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 67% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
52%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

131 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
43%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 68% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

135 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
51%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 73% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

127 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
46%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
29%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students62%
Female62%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged42%
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female50%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
White60%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students41%
Female39%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic31%
Multiracialn/a
White44%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged86%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic51%
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged75%
Students with disabilities7%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students81%
Female87%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asian70%
Hispanic70%
Multiracialn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students64%
Female63%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asian50%
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

English Language Arts

All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learners48%

Math

All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged28%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners29%

Science

All Students37%
Female34%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White49%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners0%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Massachusetts used the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) to test students in grades 3 though 8 and 10 in English language arts and math and in grades 5, 8, and 10 in science. The grade 10 MCAS is a high school graduation requirement. The MCAS is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Massachusetts. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Massachusetts Department of Education. If there are a small number of students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Massachusetts' state standards

Source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 72% 70%
Hispanic 14% 14%
Asian 7% 5%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 30%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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300 Locust St
Attleboro, MA 02703
Phone: (508) 223-1540

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