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Public School Review - Established 2003

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts

The average public middle school diversity score in Massachusetts is approximately 0.69 per year (2026).
The most diverse public middle schools are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The most diverse school in Massachusetts is currently Putnam Avenue Upper School, with a diversity score of 0.79.
Diversity Score Range: 0.71 0.79 Avg. Diversity Score: 0.74

Most Diverse Public Middle Schools in Massachusetts (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Diversity Score
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Putnam Avenue Upper School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.79
Grades: 6-8
100 Putnam Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 349-7780
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
South West Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: 5-8
444 Granite Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-8729
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Collegiate Charter School Of Lowell
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-12
1857 Middlesex Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 458-1399
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Linden
(Math: 42% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.78
Grades: K-8
29 Wescott Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7218
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Beebe
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-8
401 Pleasant Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0621
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science Ii
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: K-12
97 Main Street
Saugus, MA 01906
(781) 666-3945
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Boston Latin Academy
(Math: 57% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Diversity Score: 0.77
Grades: 7-12
205 Townsend Street
Dorchester, MA 02121
(617) 635-9957
Rank: #88.
Boston Latin School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.76
Grades: 7-12
78 Ave Louis Pasteur
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 635-8895
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Point Webster Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 5-8
60 Lancaster Street
Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 984-6600
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Vassal Lane Upper School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
158 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-6550
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
William H Lincoln
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
19 Kennard Rd
Brookline, MA 02445
(617) 879-4600
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Cambridge Street Upper School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: 6-8
840 Cambridge Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 349-3050
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Forestdale
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
74 Sylvan Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 397-7326
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Ferryway
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: K-8
150 Cross Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0659
Rank: #9 - 159. - 15.
Dr. Rick Decristofaro Learning Center
Diversity Score: 0.75
Grades: PK-7
180 Old Colony Avenue
Quincy, MA 02170
(617) 984-8777
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Mystic Valley Regional Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: K-12
770 Salem Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 388-0222
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Resiliency Preparatory Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: 7-12
290 Rock Street
Fall River, MA 02720
(508) 675-8230
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Dr. Janice Adie Day School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.74
Grades: PK-12
60 Carlisle Street
Lowell, MA 01851
(978) 674-2405
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
O'bryant School Of Math & Science
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 7-12
55 Malcolm X Blvd
Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120
(617) 635-9932
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Holbrook Middle High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: 6-12
245 So. Franklin Street
Holbrook, MA 02343
(781) 767-4616
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Lyon K-8 School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-8
50 Beechcroft Street
Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 635-7945
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Pioneer Charter School Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Diversity Score: 0.73
Grades: K-12
51-59 Summer Street
Everett, MA 01249
(617) 389-7277
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
South Shore Charter Public School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-12
100 Longwater Circle
Norwell, MA 02061
(781) 982-4202
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Pierce
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: K-8
50 School Street
Brookline, MA 02446
(617) 730-2583
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Curley K-8 School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-8
493 Centre St.
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-8176
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Boston Teachers Union K-8 Pilot
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: PK-8
25 Walk Hill Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 635-7717
Rank: #23 - 2723. - 27.
Dr An Wang School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.72
Grades: 5-8
365 West Meadow Road
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-7683
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Brockton Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
1121 Warren Ave.
Brockton, MA 02301
(508) 562-6230
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Roosevelt K-8 School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-8
95 Needham Road
Hyde Park, MA 02136
(617) 635-8676
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Edith C Baker
(Math: 72% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: K-8
205 Beverly Rd
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
(617) 879-4500
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Quincy Upper School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
900 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 635-8940
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Kilmer K-8 School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-8
35 Baker Street
West Roxbury, MA 02132
(617) 635-8060
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
B.f. Butler Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 5-8
1140 Gorham Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978) 937-8973
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Bartlett Community Partnership
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: PK-8
79 Wannalancit Street
Lowell, MA 01854
(978) 937-8968
Rank: #28 - 3828. - 38.
Hampden Charter School Of Science
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Diversity Score: 0.71
Grades: 6-12
20 Johnson Rd
Chicopee, MA 01022
(413) 593-9090
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What is the Massachusetts average public middle schools diversity score?
The Massachusetts average public middle schools diversity score is 0.69 for 2026.
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