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#70 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 4% in state

Ephraim Curtis Middle

Middle School · Sudbury

22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Enrollment

828

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

9.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#70 of 1,793

In Sudbury

#1 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Sudbury

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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9.2/10

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

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About Ephraim Curtis Middle

Ephraim Curtis Middle is a public middle school in Sudbury, MA, part of Sudbury. Ephraim Curtis Middle serves approximately 828 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Ephraim Curtis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #70 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Ephraim Curtis Middle show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.8 pts above MA schools
  • This school 9.2 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Ephraim Curtis Middle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency76% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+33.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+30.1 pts
Overall Proficiency75% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$23,236
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Ephraim Curtis Middle — Students at Ephraim Curtis Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 74.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 76.3% (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
86%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2015
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
70.4%
ELA
75.2%
2019
Math
72.6%
ELA
77.8%
2020*
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
69%
ELA
75.2%
2022
Math
77.2%
ELA
69.8%
2023
Math
77.3%
ELA
71.8%
2024
Math
72.3%
ELA
65.8%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
73%

* 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: 9.0/10.

How Ephraim Curtis Middle Compares

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

Overall Score
9.2/10
96th percentile in MA
Academic
9.5/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
8.9/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
85 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.1%

Location

22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury, MA 01776

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Ephraim Curtis Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Fowler School (rated 7.4/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Maynard), a more accessible option. Another option is Walsh Middle (rated 5.0/10, 4.0 miles away, in nearby Framingham), a more accessible option. Additionally, Cameron Middle School (rated 4.0/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Framingham), a more accessible option. For more schools in Sudbury, see our Sudbury schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
Peter Noyes Sudbury 1.3 mi 8.8
General John Nixon Elementary Sudbury 1.7 mi 8.4
Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High Sudbury 2.1 mi 8.6
Josiah Haynes Sudbury 2.6 mi 7.8
Israel Loring School Sudbury 2.5 mi 6.2
WILLOW HILL SCHOOL Sudbury 2.5 mi 6.2
Maynard High Maynard 3.0 mi 8.1
Fowler School Maynard 3.1 mi 7.4
Potter Road Framingham 3.2 mi 2.7
Green Meadow Maynard 3.2 mi 6.5
Hemenway Framingham 3.5 mi 4.2
THE IMAGO SCHOOL ASSOCIATION Maynard 3.5 mi 5.7
METROWEST JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Framingham 3.8 mi 5.8
CORWIN-RUSSELL SCHOOL AT BROCCOLI HALL Sudbury 3.4 mi 6.5
King Elementary School Framingham 3.9 mi 7.2
THE BRIGHTON SCHOOL Framingham 3.9 mi 5.5
Cameron Middle School Framingham 3.7 mi 4.0
Walsh Middle Framingham 4.0 mi 5.0
Charlotte A Dunning Framingham 4.1 mi 3.8
MEADOWBROOK CHILD GARDEN Marlborough 3.1 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01776 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$234,634

Median Home Value

$939,400

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

19,067

College Educated

84.4%

Homeownership

90.2%

Avg Commute

35.7 min

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Median Age

43.5

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Ottoson Middle Arlington, MA 9.3
Wayland Middle School Wayland, MA 9.3
Charles E Brown Middle Newton Centre, MA 9.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ephraim Curtis Middle

What grades does Ephraim Curtis Middle serve?

Ephraim Curtis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Ephraim Curtis Middle?

Ephraim Curtis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ephraim Curtis Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Ephraim Curtis Middle is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ephraim Curtis Middle rank in MA?

Ephraim Curtis Middle ranks #70 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Ephraim Curtis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Ephraim Curtis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Ephraim Curtis Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ephraim Curtis Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Ephraim Curtis Middle a charter school?

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

Is Ephraim Curtis Middle a Title I school?

No, Ephraim Curtis Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
9 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
828
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Middlesex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%

District

Sudbury
District Enrollment
2,539
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,236
District Rank
#1 of 5

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