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John W Rogers Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 547 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 15, 2011

Parking is awful, be careful for kids running through the parking lot, children get a zero everytime they forget homework, teacher puts too much pressure on the kids, they have kids that bully other kids, your child will struggle if they are not already an A student. Almost all staff yes the parent and don't follow through. They don't go the extra mile it is up to you and your child to struggle through this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 5, 2010

Enthusiastic /Encouraging/Brilliant Teacher Staff - They love what they are teaching as a result the kids love learning. My child comes home from school and gets right to her homework with out me asking her to do it- She wants to do it.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 15, 2008

Sad to say this school is not working for the kids at all. If you got a smart kid they will be ok if your child needs help the school may reject them or put them in a sped class no middle of the road for those who need just a little extra help
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2007

Despite the school falling apart and very little in the way of financial support from the town. This middle school does an excellent job at being a student centered school. The teachers and administrators do well given their limited resources.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 15, 2006

I am positive that safety is an issue in this school, and if something doesn't happen soon there will be some type of tragedy. The school is literally falling down and not up to code. The principal & asst. principal work very well together and are available for any problems. There is a very strong parent advisory council but need more parent involvement.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 19, 2005

I think this school is very well put together, although the dress code should be enforced alot more . That does not change my entire feeling for this school. I have not missed honor roll once so far and I has just started 7th grade. The level of parent involvment is very good. Parents can come in and talk to expierienced teachers and staff. Although i don't think they have enough extracurricular activities.
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 17, 2004

'My daughter just completed the GRADE 5 schoolyear at this school. Her teachers were extraordinary and she not only made the honor roll 3 terms in a row, she enjoyed her learning experience this year. Her reading, writing, & math skills have improved dramatically. These 'Dream Team' teachers were amazing. Ultimately, it is the Teachers & Employees that make the school what it is for the students - and in this case they went above & beyond! A++++ to this school!' - 2003-2004 GRADE 5 PARENT
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 4, 2004

I think this school is more concerned with making it look good by passing kids on to the next grade that actually should be staying back, but to keep them back would make their teachers look bad, so they give out passing grades to kids that do not deserve them.
—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.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
53%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

175 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
38%

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.

174 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
71%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

172 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
43%

2008

 
 
37%
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.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

178 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

177 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
28%

2008

 
 
35%
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 Students66%
Female70%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female42%
Male42%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White41%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities7%
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 Students65%
Female76%
Male54%
African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic41%
Multiracialn/a
White67%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female42%
Male34%
African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White39%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged41%
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%
Female82%
Male64%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
White73%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged83%
Students with disabilities8%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female45%
Male40%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White45%
Economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged52%
Students with disabilities0%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students32%
Female27%
Male34%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic17%
Multiracialn/a
White33%
Economically disadvantaged21%
Not economically disadvantaged36%
Students with disabilities4%
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 87% 70%
Hispanic 7% 14%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 2% 5%
Two or more races 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 28%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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100 Taunton Ave
Rockland, MA 02370
Phone: (781) 878-4341

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