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Ahern Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 916 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 15, 2010

I am a retired teacher from this school. I know the dedication that the teachers in this school devote to their students. I would have been extremely happy to have my children attend this school. I miss teaching here, and wish all the students and teachers my very best.


Posted May 10, 2010

I have one now in High School..taking all honors classes...one at the Ahern now, honor roll..teachers have been wonderful..as for the principal...very happy with the educational experience...
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 10, 2009

My oldest child is now in college, but had all good experiences while at Ahern. Her teachers were available to help with her academics, I clearly remember how enjoyable the 7th grade science fair was for her, the teachers, nursing staff and administration were phenomenal in helping her maintain her grades while recovering from surgery. Her sister, now a student at Ahern is enjoying the walking, art, cooking and knitting clubs. She is also involved in the school play and the music program. Her teachers have made themselves available for extra help whenever she has had any difficulties. We, as parents, are constantly reminded of the reasons we moved our children to Foxboro...for the schools!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2008

My child is having a rough time with homework. Teachers only want to place blame on the parents. The teachers will only stay one night a week and often the teachers within the same house will stay on the same night. How does that help? They do not discipline. There is no such thing as detention anymore so it seems. Frustrated Parent
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2006

We have been very happy with the educational experience that our children have gotten at the Ahern Middle school. We have one daughter that is now in the Foxboro HS, she is taking all Honors classes and doing great-thanks to the groundwork that the middle school gave her. Our other two children are currently at the Ahern and getting a very good education. They are participating in the Music Program, which is fabulous! They also enjoy after school activities: Math club, cooking club, running club or just getting extra help from their teachers. We have also been very pleased with the full time nursing staff, which is a very important factor to our family.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.
English Language Arts

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

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
69%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

212 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

211 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
61%
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.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

228 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

238 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

240 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
69%
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.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

221 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
42%
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 Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged78%
Students with disabilities35%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students68%
Female70%
Male68%
African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities30%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female40%
Male56%
African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities19%
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 Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Not economically disadvantaged81%
Students with disabilities33%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female67%
Male74%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged46%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities23%
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 Students88%
Female91%
Male84%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities54%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students63%
Female60%
Male65%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White63%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities15%
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 Students88%
Female97%
Male80%
African American60%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities51%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students66%
Female74%
Male60%
African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students52%
Female46%
Male57%
African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White53%
Economically disadvantaged31%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities21%
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 91% 70%
Black 4% 8%
Asian 2% 5%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 0%
Hispanic 1% 14%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 10%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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111 Mechanic St
Foxborough, MA 02035
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Phone: (508) 543-1610

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