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#846 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 47% in state
East Middle School
Middle School · Braintree · Braintree, MA
A Braintree middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
305 River St., Braintree, MA 02184
- Math 53% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 50% recently.
Show all 17 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 111 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where East Middle 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 17Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,407/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Braintree), 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
$125,305
Median home value
$623,200
Median rent
$1,925/mo
College educated
47.1%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 248 | Compare → |
| Lumen Verum AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Point Webster MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| South West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 2.0 mi | 443 | 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.
Braintree
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 10
- District spending per student
- $19,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Middle School is listed in Braintree; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Middle School
East Middle School is a public middle school in Braintree, MA, part of Braintree, serving approximately 999 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #846 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Middle School
What grades does East Middle School serve?
East Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend East Middle School?
East Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 999 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Middle School rank in MA?
East Middle School ranks #846 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is East Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 East Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Middle School a charter school?
No, East Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Middle School a Title I school?
No, East Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 999
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (781) 380-0170
- Area population (ZIP 02184)
- 38,762
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 02184; 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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