Serving 435 students in grades 6-8, Bigelow Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 44% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Bigelow Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bigelow Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bigelow Middle School?
435 students attend Bigelow Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Bigelow Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bigelow Middle School?
Bigelow Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bigelow Middle School offer ?
Bigelow Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bigelow Middle School part of?
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