Serving 661 students in grades 6-8, E W Thurston 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 67% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
E W Thurston 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 E W Thurston Middle School is 0.45, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend E W Thurston Middle School?
661 students attend E W Thurston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of E W Thurston Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E W Thurston Middle School?
E W Thurston Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does E W Thurston Middle School offer ?
E W Thurston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E W Thurston Middle School part of?
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