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#676 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 38% in state
Albert F Ford Middle School
Middle School · Acushnet · Acushnet, MA
An Acushnet middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
708 Middle Road, Acushnet, MA 02743
- Math 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Albert F Ford Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 Albert F Ford Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average370/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Acushnet), 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
$90,683
Median home value
$407,000
Median rent
$1,155/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02743; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Normandin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,038 | 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.
Acushnet
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $17,003NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albert F Ford Middle School is listed in Acushnet; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albert F Ford Middle School
Albert F Ford Middle School is a public middle school in Acushnet, MA, part of Acushnet, serving approximately 420 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #676 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albert F Ford Middle School
What grades does Albert F Ford Middle School serve?
Albert F Ford Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Albert F Ford Middle School?
Albert F Ford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert F Ford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albert F Ford Middle School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Albert F Ford Middle School rank in MA?
Albert F Ford Middle School ranks #676 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Albert F Ford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albert F Ford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Albert F Ford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert F Ford Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albert F Ford Middle School a charter school?
No, Albert F Ford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albert F Ford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Albert F Ford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.7%
- Phone
- (508) 998-0265
- Area population (ZIP 02743)
- 10,476
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 02743; 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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