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Nettle Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 495 students

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7 reviews of this school


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Posted September 19, 2009

There are alot of exciting things to participate in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Warm and inviting to all students. Great atmosphere and energy:)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 10, 2008

I attended Nettle for 6th grade and I can tell you the truth that Nettle is an amazing school! I wish I could've stayed there for all 3 years, but while I was there, I had the best school experience of my life there! Yes, there was drama, but that happens at every school. The students were great and i made a lot of great friends there that I am still friends with now. I am so thankful to the school and its academics and other things that they were what they were, because this school has changed my lfe, and I will never forget it! BEST SCHOOL EVER!<3
—Submitted by a student


Posted April 3, 2007

I am the mom of two Nettle Students. The 8th grade staff is fantastic. Vey motivating, interesting, and they treat the students fairly and respectfully. A-plus for 8th grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2006

I was in Nettle for 2 years. The students were good .Nothing ever went wrong.I know moved to Readind,PA and I wish I could move back to Massachussetts just to attend Nettle. The teachers are great ,the principal ,fantastic and the vice pricipal Ms.Sada needs to work on her attitude.But overall Dr.Paul Nettle Middle School was the best school for me and it can be for your child to!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 10, 2005

Hello, my name is Monica and I have just left Dr.Paul Nettle Middle School..Truthfully I think its the best. I do so good in school. I love that school. The teachers are great and so isnt the principal, they are very nice too.
—Submitted by Monica Roche, a former student


Posted November 25, 2004

I have been going to Nettle Middle for 2 years now, am I am currently in 8th grade. The only grade that I have not found satisfactory was 7th grade, but that is just my perspective and could be a completely different experience for your kid. The principal is great. The teachers are good and you are challenged to your level.
—Submitted by Matt R., a student


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.

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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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

93 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
27%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/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.

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.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
42%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
34%
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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
57%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
30%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
29%

2008

 
 
35%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
22%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
31%
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 Students30%
Female33%
Male28%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White35%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged39%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners0%

Math

All Students27%
Female29%
Male25%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic10%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged14%
Not economically disadvantaged44%
Students with disabilities9%
English language learners0%

Science

All Students20%
Female20%
Male20%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic13%
Multiracialn/a
White25%
Economically disadvantaged9%
Not economically disadvantaged34%
Students with disabilities0%
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

English Language Arts

All Students38%
Female47%
Male31%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White46%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged59%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students35%
Female35%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged53%
Students with disabilities0%
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 Students40%
Female47%
Male33%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White48%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learners9%

Math

All Students32%
Female29%
Male35%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White38%
Economically disadvantaged20%
Not economically disadvantaged49%
Students with disabilities3%
English language learners7%
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 Students53%
Female57%
Male50%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic36%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged38%
Not economically disadvantaged70%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students25%
Female24%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic9%
Multiracialn/a
White31%
Economically disadvantaged11%
Not economically disadvantaged43%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners13%

Science

All Students15%
Female19%
Male12%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic6%
Multiracialn/a
White21%
Economically disadvantaged5%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
Students with disabilities0%
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 67% 70%
Hispanic 27% 14%
Black 4% 8%
Asian 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Two or more races N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 54%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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150 Boardman St
Haverhill, MA 01830
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Phone: (978) 374-5792

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