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Abington Middle School
Middle School · Abington · Abington, MA
A middle school in Abington, MA where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351
- Math 36% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abington Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Abington Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,599/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Abington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,787
Median home value
$516,300
Median rent
$1,547/mo
College educated
39.8%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W Rogers MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 697 | Compare → |
| Ashfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Whitman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 432 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Abington
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,411NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abington Middle School is listed in Abington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abington Middle School
Abington Middle School is a public middle school in Abington, MA, part of Abington, serving approximately 636 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,293 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abington Middle School
What grades does Abington Middle School serve?
Abington Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Abington Middle School?
Abington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Abington Middle School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abington Middle School rank in MA?
Abington Middle School ranks #1,293 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Abington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Abington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abington Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abington Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Abington Middle School a charter school?
No, Abington Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abington Middle School a Title I school?
No, Abington Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (781) 982-2170
- Area population (ZIP 02351)
- 17,008
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02351; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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