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Northbridge Middle School

Public | 5-8 & ungraded | 818 students

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Posted February 23, 2010

There is a serious bullying problem, for boys and girls, at this school. A place where this unhealthy atmosphere is fostered is the cafeteria and its seating rules (7 to a table) at lunch, encouraging a culture of exclusion for both sexes. This is then transferred to classrooms, and even when teachers and administrators are approached about these issues, they are downplayed, and swept under the rug. My honor students no longer attend public schools in Northbridge, in an attempt to save their lives and provide hope for the future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 26, 2009

I feel the 7th grade has failed my child in many acedemic ways. Im so disappointed in this school system that im moving out of the town.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2008

Not enought stafing to accomodate trouble chldren. not the best communication between school and home. Classes are too big, Teachers are overwhelmed with classes size as well as some students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

I have found that the Middle School is mostly talk. They stress how important education is and yet they dont back that up. I have found that in talking with some of the teachers that they didnt give more homework because they dont have time to correct it.. I found that to be ridiculous. Teachers should assign more work, and allow talking in class less. The students I have talked to all say that they talk alot in class and the teachers do nothing. I have also found thte the Special Ed program is somewhat of a joke. They want to grade your child and not support them in manners to encourage improvement, Their take is 'make them do less' --If you want to improve a skill then typically you woudl do more -- not less. Less emphasis on social skills and more on academics would help improve.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 23, 2004

Great School: Would like to see more homework, and enrichment classes / foreign language exposure, and after school clubs oriented towards academic work. Also would like to see interactive websites maintained. I've found the teachers more than willing to work with me regarding my child's education experience. Reminder - Parents must do their part at the home.
—Submitted by Bill Horn, a parent


Posted January 5, 2004

The Northbridge Middle School is good. However, Its not the best school there is and needs a lot more inprovement. Also the teachers should make classes more fun and easy, some people have dificulies learning and its not there fault.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted August 26, 2003

They are not there 100 percent for the kids who seek and need the extra help to get by. They need to improve in many areas.
—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.

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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.

215 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2011.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2011.

213 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2011.

176 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

197 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
77%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2011.

198 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
44%

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.

206 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 52% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
51%
Science

The state average for Science was 39% in 2011.

201 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
45%
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 Students68%
Female78%
Male59%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic61%
Multiracialn/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities21%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
White51%
Economically disadvantaged27%
Not economically disadvantaged57%
Students with disabilities10%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students49%
Female47%
Male51%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic28%
Multiracialn/a
White50%
Economically disadvantaged34%
Not economically disadvantaged54%
Students with disabilities13%
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 Students69%
Female76%
Male63%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White69%
Economically disadvantaged51%
Not economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities5%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female57%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged36%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities10%
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 Students78%
Female86%
Male72%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged58%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Students with disabilities22%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students51%
Female50%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White54%
Economically disadvantaged29%
Not economically disadvantaged58%
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

English Language Arts

All Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged57%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Students with disabilities20%
English language learnersn/a

Math

All Students54%
Female55%
Male52%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White55%
Economically disadvantaged30%
Not economically disadvantaged63%
Students with disabilities11%
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students36%
Female33%
Male39%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White36%
Economically disadvantaged13%
Not economically disadvantaged45%
Students with disabilities8%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 92% 70%
Hispanic 3% 14%
Two or more races 3% 2%
Asian 1% 5%
Black 1% 8%
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 25%N/A31%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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171 Linwood Ave
Whitinsville, MA 01588
Phone: (508) 234-8718

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