Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Paul R Baird 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 23% (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 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Paul R Baird 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 Paul R Baird Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Paul R Baird Middle School is ranked #1259 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 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Paul R Baird Middle School?
516 students attend Paul R Baird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Paul R Baird Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paul R Baird Middle School?
Paul R Baird Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Paul R Baird Middle School offer ?
Paul R Baird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paul R Baird Middle School part of?
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