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Thomas Blake Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 722 students

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Posted July 17, 2011

We moved from FL last summer. My daughter came to 6th grade as a new student. Since day one the teachers took care of her and follow her closely providing a lot of support. Education was a lot higher than in FL, a lot of challenges but doable. She finished the year with top grades and already going to advance courses next year. She has good friends and loves the school and community. She told me this was the best year ever. Great Education and school community. Go Blake!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 13, 2008

I'm a student, and trust me, we get a lot of hard work, so things like MCAS are sooooo easy because we have done work a billion times harder. They work you really hard, but in the end it pays off for the great scores.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 13, 2007

I have had three children in this school system and all have had an excellent experience. My daughter is now in a top Medical school, son in 3rd year college, son in 7th presently. He has teachers who care about his success and are available to help him if it is needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2007

My second daughter is now in middle school here and the experience has been excellent overall.
—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 68% in 2011.

247 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
91%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

246 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

255 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
96%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

252 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

214 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
96%

2008

 
 
95%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

216 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
78%
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 Students86%
Female92%
Male82%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged88%
Students with disabilities40%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students73%
Female77%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
Students with disabilities22%
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 Students97%
Female100%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White97%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities83%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female77%
Male75%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White75%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged75%
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

English Language Arts

All Students92%
Female96%
Male89%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities46%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female83%
Male71%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged79%
Students with disabilities34%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female79%
Male69%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White72%
Economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantaged74%
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

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 95% 70%
Asian 2% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Black 0% 8%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander N/A 0%
Hispanic 0% 14%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 1%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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24 Pound St
Medfield, MA 02052
Phone: (508) 359-2396

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