Serving 237 students in grades 6-8, Hale 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 61% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Hale 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 Hale is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hale is ranked #318 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hale?
237 students attend Hale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Hale students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hale?
Hale has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hale offer ?
Hale offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 237 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 17%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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