Very Good
#582 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 32% in state
Chocksett Middle School
Middle School · Wachusett · Sterling, MA
A Wachusett middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
40 Boutelle Road, Sterling, MA 01564
- Math 59% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chocksett Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 106 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Chocksett Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average379/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling), 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
$136,027
Median home value
$467,400
Median rent
$1,606/mo
College educated
53.5%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01564; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | 3.9 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Central Tree MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 380 | Compare → |
| Mountview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 751 | 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.
Wachusett
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $18,152NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chocksett Middle School is listed in Wachusett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chocksett Middle School
Chocksett Middle School is a public middle school in Sterling, MA, part of Wachusett, serving approximately 273 students in grades 5th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #582 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chocksett Middle School
What grades does Chocksett Middle School serve?
Chocksett Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Chocksett Middle School?
Chocksett Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chocksett Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chocksett Middle School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chocksett Middle School rank in MA?
Chocksett Middle School ranks #582 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Chocksett Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chocksett Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Chocksett Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chocksett Middle School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Chocksett Middle School a charter school?
No, Chocksett Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chocksett Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chocksett Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.1%
- Phone
- (978) 422-6552
- Area population (ZIP 01564)
- 8,111
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 51
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 01564; 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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