Serving 406 students in grades 5-8, Leicester 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 31% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Leicester 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 Leicester Middle School is 0.48, 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.
Leicester Middle School is ranked #1131 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Leicester Middle School?
406 students attend Leicester Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Leicester Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leicester Middle School?
Leicester Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Leicester Middle School offer ?
Leicester Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Leicester Middle School part of?
You Should really update this because now there is 5th grade now in this school and there has been A bunch on new students so this website is a lie to anyone looking to move here
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 30%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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