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Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 588 students in grades 6-8, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50% in MA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School's student population of 588 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
588 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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Students by Grade
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Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#1502 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
7%
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Hispanic
61%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arthur M Longsjo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School's ranking?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is ranked #1502 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Arthur M Longsjo Middle School often compared to?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Reingold Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
588 students attend Arthur M Longsjo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Arthur M Longsjo Middle School offer ?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School part of?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is part of Fitchburg School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 588 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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