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James S Daley Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 675 students

 

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Posted May 26, 2013

The classes may be boring or fun on days, but the teachers speak to you like you're friends. The students always joke around with each other to the point where they get in trouble for calling the teachers by their first name...


Posted March 9, 2013

good school,i went there from 1966- 1970 mr.hogan ran the school then i was a cordingley then,i don't remember that many of my teachers thaat were there at the time & my grandparents lived 10 min.from the school then sue laplante (cordingley(


Posted February 29, 2012

My son has been at the Daley for 5th and 6th grade so far and he is thriving! They have great teachers and a wonderful band teacher who is so devoted!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2010

My daughter and I love the school because they care about the children learning, always achieving their best. My daughter is a straight A student. The principle and vice principle are great and they care about the students. Great leadership and discipline. Both my nieces who are now 18 and 19 years old attended the school and are now in college. Finally, they have great teachers who push their students to learn and never give up. They can achieve whatever they put their minds to with the help of their school system and parents,
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2009

I go to this school and its a really good school. umm some people may think that the teachers are too strict but i think it straighten's up a student's attitude
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 17, 2009

This is my daughter's second year at the Daley. She love's it! The teachers are wonderful. She is also a straight A student and the teachers there continue to challenge her. I am just praying my son make it in next year!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 4, 2009

they are wonderful with the kids and have a wonderful band teacher and everyone there is so nice
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 16, 2009

My daughter was receiving grades of Bs and Cs as soon as she entered the Daley her grades received straight As
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 29, 2009

My daughter is completing her first year at the Daley Middle School and she loves it! She's a straight A student, not only because she is intelligent but because the teachers instill a wonderful environment. She has fun learning. She loves her teachers and has many friends of all backgrounds and feels very safe and secure inside the building and out. She actually looks forward to going to school. Communication between the school and parents is second to none. The teachers care greatly for each and every child and go above and beyond the call of duty to make sure that each student reaches their full potential. Everyone from Principal Skinner, Assistant Principal Doyle, to the teachers, to the support staff should be highly commended for the work they put into their jobs each and every day. They truly care and it shows.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 25, 2009

Excellent Leadership, I have 2 children at the Daley Middle School and the school is consistently supporting both my children in their learning and development. A great school with a Professional caring and responsive faculty and staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2008

Mr. Skinner, Principal. & Mr.Doyle, Vice Principal at the Daley School are doing a great job. They're very involved with the students and parents. Keep up the work.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 11, 2008

An absolutely excellent school, my child had a blast and also learned alot as well. He now has a sophmore college level in reading and literature, and not to mention the fact that he's getting straight A's in every other subject!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 9, 2008

My child is now attending the school. They are great. I recomend the Daley to all my friends whos children will be moving onto Middle School soon. The students develop skills at the daley that children will most likely not develop at other nearby middle schools. They have assemblies on drugs, bullying, ETC.They make the children aware of what can happen to you in reality instead of just 'telling them when they are older'. I really like that school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 25, 2007

I have a child who just started at the Daley Middle School. It is one of the best things I have done for my son. He is enjoying it and doing alot better with every task he takes on. The school I removed him from could learn from the staff of the Daley Middle School. thank you to all staff members.
—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.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
43%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

167 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
27%
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.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
61%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

159 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
49%
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.

153 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

154 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
37%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

164 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
23%
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 Students50%
Female58%
Male43%
African American30%
Asian49%
Hispanic19%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged40%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners29%

Math

All Students50%
Female54%
Male48%
African American20%
Asian57%
Hispanic11%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged44%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners34%

Science

All Students26%
Female27%
Male25%
African American10%
Asian19%
Hispanic7%
Multiracialn/a
White47%
Economically disadvantaged16%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities13%
English language learners6%
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 Students61%
Female68%
Male54%
African Americann/a
Asian59%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White65%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners49%

Math

All Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
African Americann/a
Asian60%
Hispanic55%
Multiracialn/a
White70%
Economically disadvantaged61%
Not economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities17%
English language learners51%
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 Students70%
Female80%
Male62%
African Americann/a
Asian72%
Hispanic56%
Multiracialn/a
White74%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities18%
English language learners50%

Math

All Students51%
Female54%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asian53%
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White57%
Economically disadvantaged43%
Not economically disadvantaged73%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learners31%
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%
Female76%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asian82%
Hispanic43%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities31%
English language learners62%

Math

All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asian56%
Hispanic18%
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged35%
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities6%
English language learners30%

Science

All Students30%
Female28%
Male32%
African Americann/a
Asian29%
Hispanic14%
Multiracialn/a
White34%
Economically disadvantaged18%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learners14%
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

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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
Asian 42% 6%
White 37% 68%
Hispanic 16% 15%
Black 4% 8%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 68%N/A34%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • William Skinner
Fax number
  • (978) 937-7610

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Schoolwide program (SWP)
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