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Douglas Middle School

Middle School · Douglas

21 Davis Street, Douglas, MA 01516

Enrollment

289

Student-Teacher

12.6:1

Score

6.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#914 of 1,793

In Douglas

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Douglas

Equity

7.3 / 10

Very Good

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Douglas Middle School

6.2/10

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

Douglas Elementary School

3.2/10

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6.6/10

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About Douglas Middle School

Douglas Middle School is a public middle school in Douglas, MA, part of Douglas. Douglas Middle School serves approximately 289 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Douglas Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #914 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Douglas Middle School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.38 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile48th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,532
Chronic Absenteeism21.1%

Douglas Middle School — Students at Douglas Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 43.5% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 52.1% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 88 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

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

2013
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
46.6%
ELA
57.8%
2019
Math
46.2%
ELA
65.6%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
37.6%
ELA
49.6%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
38%
2023
Math
39.5%
ELA
47.5%
2024
Math
45.5%
ELA
41.3%
2025
Math
42.3%
ELA
52%

* 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: 6.8/10.

How Douglas Middle School Compares

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

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in MA
Academic
6.4/10
Average
Growth
6.8/10
Average
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
23 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

Location

21 Davis Street, Douglas, MA 01516

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Douglas Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Whitin Intermediate (rated 6.6/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Uxbridge), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Sutton Middle School (rated 4.6/10, 6.1 miles away, in nearby Sutton), a more accessible option. Additionally, Northbridge Middle (rated 3.7/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Whitinsville), a more accessible option. For more schools in Douglas, see our Douglas schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 7.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Douglas Elementary School Douglas 0.1 mi 3.2
Douglas Primary School Douglas 0.2 mi 6.6
Douglas High School Douglas 0.3 mi 5.6
Northbridge Elementary School Whitinsville 3.4 mi 7.2
Northbridge Middle Whitinsville 3.6 mi 3.7
WHITINSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Whitinsville 3.6 mi 4.9
Northbridge High Whitinsville 3.7 mi 6.6
Whitin Intermediate Uxbridge 4.1 mi 6.6
Taft Early Learning Center Uxbridge 4.1 mi 7.8
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL Uxbridge 4.2 mi 3.3
Uxbridge High Uxbridge 4.7 mi 6.2
Gateway to College Uxbridge 4.7 mi 4.8
Sutton Elementary Sutton 6.0 mi 5.4
Sutton Middle School Sutton 6.1 mi 4.6
Sutton High School Sutton 6.1 mi 7.6
Sutton Early Learning Sutton 6.0 mi 5.3
COUNTRY MONTESSORI PRIVATE SCHOOL Sutton 6.5 mi
William Callahan School Harrisville 7.1 mi 4.2
Austin T. Levy School Harrisville 7.4 mi 6.6
South Grafton Elementary South Grafton 7.5 mi 5.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01516 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$147,859

Median Home Value

$436,700

Median Rent

$1,537/mo

Population

9,287

College Educated

44.1%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

34.5 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

44.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Douglas Middle School

What grades does Douglas Middle School serve?

Douglas Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Douglas Middle School?

Douglas Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Middle School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Middle School rank in MA?

Douglas Middle School ranks #914 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Douglas Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Douglas Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).

Is Douglas Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Douglas Middle School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
11 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Worcester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.1%

District

Douglas
District Enrollment
1,160
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,532
District Rank
#2 of 4

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