Serving 713 students in grades 5-6, Winthrop L Chenery Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School is 0.58, 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.
What is Winthrop L Chenery Middle School's ranking?
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School is ranked #56 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Winthrop L Chenery Middle School?
713 students attend Winthrop L Chenery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Winthrop L Chenery Middle School?
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Winthrop L Chenery Middle School offer ?
Winthrop L Chenery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Winthrop L Chenery Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-6
Enrollment: 713 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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