Douglas Middle School vs. Miscoe Hill School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 284 students in grades 6-8, Douglas 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 40% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 647 students in grades 5-8, Miscoe Hill 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 41% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
284 students
647 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
49 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#882 out of 1626 schools in MA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
170
Grade 6 Students
91
171
Grade 7 Students
84
173
Grade 8 Students
109
133
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.26
0.26
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%