Below Average
#1523 of 1,793 schools in MA
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Middle School · Fitchburg · Fitchburg, MA
A Fitchburg middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
98 Academy Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Math 17% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 107 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Arthur M Longsjo Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,847/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fitchburg), 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
$70,334
Median home value
$294,600
Median rent
$1,131/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
56.5%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01420; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 0.6 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Lunenburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fitchburg
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is listed in Fitchburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is a public middle school in Fitchburg, MA, part of Fitchburg, serving approximately 565 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,523 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
What grades does Arthur M Longsjo Middle School serve?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur M Longsjo Middle School rank in MA?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks #1,523 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School a charter school?
No, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School a Title I school?
No, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (978) 343-2146
- Area population (ZIP 01420)
- 41,677
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 01420; 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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