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Nessacus Regional Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 508 students

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4 stars

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Posted November 20, 2012

Teachers and Faculty do not take the time to listen. They think just because they have tought for many years that makes them good. Not the case. I am very disappointed with the school and it's ability to help students and parents who need their help.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2012

I feel that some teahers were not open to help people in need of help. Dissapointing
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

It's almost too numerous to list....The faculty is wonderful. The opportunities are endless...currently there is an excursion to the Grand Canyon...this experience is such an education on so many levels. The Music Program (Thanks Mr. Garcia, you rock) is awesome. I could go on and on.....I'm proud my child is in Nessacus.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 26, 2009

i love the school i think it's a great learning enviorment for kids
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2009

The teachers care about their students and offer so much support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

The teachers and staff are often willing to go out of their way to help the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

My nephew is in the school band & jazz band. The music department is just phenomenal! Kudos to Mr. Garcia for putting this out there for the kids to have yet another opportunity to thrive!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

The teachers really seem to care about their students. My daughter really likes it so far.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 15, 2009

This School is a good school, but the kids here at Nessacus are drifting too far out of control of the staff, and I think the discipline needs to be boosted up a lot.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

They have the best band/music instructor!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Nessacus has a dedicated staff of professionals interested in helping students succeed. Strong and Excellent Music Program.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted October 14, 2009

Nessacus Regional Middle School has so many programs to offer the children. It is a safe learning environment in which our son has thrived! The music program is phenomenal! We are so grateful to be lucky enough to have Nessacus to ensure his education, get him ready for high school & we owe it to all the dedicated staff & volunteers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Nessacus has dedicated, fun and energetic teachers. They make learning experiences relevant to real life, and engage the students in activities outside the typical academic day. Their music department is outstanding!


Posted October 14, 2009

I'm proud to say that both my children have attended Nesssacus. The teachers and programs are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

My children are a second generation and am amazed at how consistant this school has been. They do a great job and feel that they are getting a wonderful education and a sound back ground in music.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

nessacus is a greta school with excellant teachers, students and administrators


Posted October 14, 2009

the teachers are excellent, the facilities are awesome, the class size is small...and.. my daughter likes going to school each morning.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

nice school with nice teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Principal and teachers really great!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

Our students are the best! Every morning I wake up and I'm excited to get to work with them. I've been a teacher at three other schools over 18 years of teaching and I have found my 'home'.
—Submitted by a teacher


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

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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.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

160 students were tested at this school in 2011.

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55%

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48%

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46%

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38%
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.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

148 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
56%
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.

186 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

184 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
45%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

185 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
38%
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

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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 Students67%
Female77%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged54%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities26%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students55%
Female54%
Male56%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities14%
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 Students72%
Female83%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students49%
Female57%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged39%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities6%
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 Students72%
Female84%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities15%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students47%
Female48%
Male47%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female39%
Male30%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged42%
Students with disabilities5%
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

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 94% 70%
Hispanic 2% 14%
Two or more races 2% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
Black 1% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 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 23%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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35 Fox Rd
Dalton, MA 01226
Phone: (413) 684-0780

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