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#1385 of 1,793 schools in MA

Avon Middle High School

High School · Avon · Avon, MA

A high school in Avon, MA where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

287 West Main Street, Avon, MA 02322

  • Math 28% vs MA 42% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs MA 45% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.99 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.6% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10.7 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation6.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.5:1
District spending per student$20,042
Chronic Absenteeism21.8%

Students at Avon Middle High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency28%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
42%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
45%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
38%
2023
Math
33%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
24%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
28%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (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 102 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Avon Middle High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,980/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Avon), 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

$129,487

Median home value

$482,800

Median rent

$1,648/mo

College educated

31%

Homeownership

79.1%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holbrook Middle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–122.3 mi640Compare →
Huntington Therapeutic Day SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.18–122.3 mi36Compare →
Randolph HighEnrollment path unverified5.09–122.3 mi664Compare →
Cats AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private8–123.3 mi331Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Avon

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$20,042NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Avon Middle High School is listed in Avon; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Avon Middle High School

Avon Middle High School is a public high school in Avon, MA, part of Avon, serving approximately 408 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,385 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Avon Middle High School

What grades does Avon Middle High School serve?

Avon Middle High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Avon Middle High School?

Avon Middle High School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Avon Middle High School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avon Middle High School rank in MA?

Avon Middle High School ranks #1,385 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Avon Middle High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Avon Middle High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Avon Middle High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avon Middle High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Avon Middle High School a charter school?

No, Avon Middle High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avon Middle High School a Title I school?

No, Avon Middle High School is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 02322)
4,753
Area average commute
29.2 min
Area median age
37.3
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 02322; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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