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Belmonte Middle School

Public | 6-8 & ungraded | 709 students

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Posted April 14, 2010

The teachers and staff are very dedicated to mission of the school which is promoting academic achievement and fostering school spirit which improves the community as a whole.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 29, 2008

this school is horrible its ugly and needs more money! p.s im in the 7th grade!
—Submitted by a student


Posted June 10, 2008

this school is not as bad as everyone says it is. lots of weird stuff happens but despite the budget cuts. I have to say this is a descent school
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 30, 2007

I'm a former student of this school, and I must say this is a school that's falling apart. The teachers try their hardest, but the school does lack funding. After the town's budget problems were brought to attention, I believe all they're going to end up doing is shoving most of the elementary children into the school, giving them less space, less supplies, less teachers, etc. The school is outright disgusting and in poor shape physical wise. It needs a definite make over not only to make it look better, but to make the students much safer as well.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 21, 2006

Well, I'm an 8th grade student at Belmonte Middle School and I have spent the last 2 years there being miserable. No supplies, lax discipline, and not enough money!
—Submitted by Lynn, 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.

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.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
45%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

234 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
45%

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 73% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
58%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

223 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
39%

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

The state average for English Language Arts was 79% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
35%

2008

 
 
40%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

237 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
24%

2008

 
 
21%
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%
Female78%
Male56%
African American55%
Asian54%
Hispanic57%
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged69%
Students with disabilities29%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students59%
Female62%
Male56%
African American64%
Asian63%
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White59%
Economically disadvantaged56%
Not economically disadvantaged61%
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 Students63%
Female74%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic48%
Multiracialn/a
White66%
Economically disadvantaged59%
Not economically disadvantaged66%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students41%
Female43%
Male38%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic21%
Multiracialn/a
White42%
Economically disadvantaged36%
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 Students77%
Female86%
Male68%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic87%
Multiracialn/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged80%
Students with disabilities27%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students42%
Female42%
Male43%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic46%
Multiracialn/a
White43%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged46%
Students with disabilities4%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students25%
Female24%
Male27%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic27%
Multiracialn/a
White26%
Economically disadvantaged19%
Not economically disadvantaged27%
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

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 89% 70%
Hispanic 6% 14%
Asian 2% 5%
Black 2% 8%
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 21%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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25 Dow St
Saugus, MA 01906
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Phone: (781) 231-5052

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