Serving 694 students in grades 6-8, Matthew J Kuss 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 20% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 694 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Matthew J Kuss 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 Matthew J Kuss Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Matthew J Kuss Middle School is ranked #1369 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Matthew J Kuss Middle School often compared to?
Matthew J Kuss Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Matthew J Kuss Middle School?
694 students attend Matthew J Kuss Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Matthew J Kuss Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Matthew J Kuss Middle School?
Matthew J Kuss Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Matthew J Kuss Middle School offer ?
Matthew J Kuss Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Matthew J Kuss Middle School part of?
I go to b m c durfee I went to Matthew j kuss teachers staffs and principals everyone is awesome who works there I had the best 3 great years my brother hunter goes there now I miss everybody there including Betty
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Anastasia guilmette
57/3/2013
Kuss Middle School is great. My son is in the 7th grade and I have nothing but nice things to say about the school. The teachers are easy to work with and they dedicate countless hours. Often times you will see teachers at sporting events and concerts. The administrators are also great to work with. Mr. Silva was my son's VP, he is firm and holds students accountable, yet he seems to have a mutual respect for the students. I have two other children who will be attending Kuss next year. I hope to see the same results. Far and above the rest of the city's schools.
- Posted by Parent - Silbu
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 694 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 16% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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