Serving 486 students in grades 5-8, Nissitissit Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 25% 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: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Nissitissit Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nissitissit Middle School is 0.42, 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.
Nissitissit Middle School is ranked #796 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Nissitissit Middle School?
486 students attend Nissitissit Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Nissitissit Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nissitissit Middle School?
Nissitissit Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nissitissit Middle School offer ?
Nissitissit Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nissitissit Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 486 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 25%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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