For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,497 students in 01420, MA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01420, MA are Memorial Middle School, Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School and Arthur M Longsjo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 01420 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Massachusetts public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in 01420, MA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Massachusetts public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best 01420, MA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 Rollstone Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rindge Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-2701
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
98 Academy Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 343-2146
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 01420, MA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 01420, MA include Memorial Middle School, Sizer School A North Central Charter Essential School and Arthur M Longsjo Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 01420?
3 public middle schools are located in 01420.
What is the racial composition of students in 01420?
01420 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Massachusetts public middle schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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