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#36 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 2% in state

Concord Middle

Middle School · Concord

835 Old Marlboro Rd, Concord, MA 01742

Enrollment

654

Student-Teacher

10.1:1

Score

9.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#36 of 1,793

In Concord

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 4

Concord

Equity

9.7 / 10

Excellent

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Concord Middle

9.4/10

Middle School in Concord · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Thoreau

7.3/10

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7.2/10

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About Concord Middle

Concord Middle is a public middle school in Concord, MA, part of Concord. Concord Middle serves approximately 654 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Concord Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #36 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Concord Middle show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares3.0 pts above MA schools
  • This school 9.4 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change+0.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency71.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency80% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+29.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.1 pts
Overall Proficiency76% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$28,110
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Concord Middle — Students at Concord Middle score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 67.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 75.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
76%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2015
Math
86%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
79%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
72.2%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
74.2%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
66.8%
2022
Math
58.2%
ELA
63.8%
2023
Math
64%
ELA
73.3%
2024
Math
68.5%
ELA
75.3%
2025
Math
71.8%
ELA
80%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.

How Concord Middle Compares

See how Concord Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.4/10
98th percentile in MA
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
9.2/10
Excellent
Environment
9.6/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
65 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.8%

Location

835 Old Marlboro Rd, Concord, MA 01742

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Concord Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Ephraim Curtis Middle (rated 9.2/10, 4.6 miles away, in nearby Sudbury), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Fowler School (rated 7.4/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Maynard), a more accessible option. For more schools in Concord, see our Concord schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Thoreau Concord 0.8 mi 7.3
Willard Concord 1.0 mi 7.2
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 1.4 mi 6.5
WILLOW HILL SCHOOL Sudbury 2.0 mi 6.2
Josiah Haynes Sudbury 2.0 mi 7.8
NASHOBA BROOKS SCHOOL Concord 2.8 mi 7.3
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 2.9 mi 8.6
Concord Carlisle High Concord 2.5 mi 9.0
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 3.4 mi 8.4
Alcott Concord 2.7 mi 7.6
Luther Conant School Acton 3.2 mi 8.1
THE FENN SCHOOL Concord 3.3 mi 7.0
Peter Noyes Sudbury 4.1 mi 8.8
Maynard High Maynard 3.2 mi 8.1
Fowler School Maynard 3.4 mi 7.4
Green Meadow Maynard 3.4 mi 6.5
THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard 3.4 mi 5.7
McCarthy-Towne School Acton 3.9 mi 7.8
Merriam School Acton 3.9 mi 6.5
Ephraim Curtis Middle Sudbury 4.6 mi 9.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01742 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$211,435

Median Home Value

$1,139,200

Median Rent

$2,471/mo

Population

18,337

College Educated

79.1%

Homeownership

79.1%

Avg Commute

32.1 min

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Median Age

44.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Concord Middle

What grades does Concord Middle serve?

Concord Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Concord Middle?

Concord Middle has an enrollment of approximately 654 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Concord Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Concord Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Concord Middle rank in MA?

Concord Middle ranks #36 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Concord Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Concord Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Concord Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Concord Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Concord Middle a charter school?

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

Is Concord Middle a Title I school?

No, Concord Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
10 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
654
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%

District

Concord
District Enrollment
1,971
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$28,110
District Rank
#1 of 4

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