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#134 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 7% in state

Harold L Qualters Middle

Middle School · Mansfield

240 East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

Enrollment

786

Student-Teacher

9.7:1

Score

8.8

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#134 of 1,793

In Mansfield

#1 of 5

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Mansfield

School environment

9.2 / 10

Excellent

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8.8/10

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

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About Harold L Qualters Middle

Harold L Qualters Middle is a public middle school in Mansfield, MA, part of Mansfield. Harold L Qualters Middle serves approximately 786 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Harold L Qualters Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #134 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Harold L Qualters Middle show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.4 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.8 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.7:1 students to teachers, Harold L Qualters 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-0.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.1 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,749
Chronic Absenteeism7.6%

Harold L Qualters Middle — Students at Harold L Qualters Middle score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 61.8% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
65%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
61%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
60.6%
ELA
59.8%
2019
Math
58.4%
ELA
58.8%
2020*
Math
50%
ELA
55%
2021*
Math
50%
ELA
54.8%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
49%
2023
Math
60%
ELA
56.8%
2024
Math
59.3%
ELA
60.5%
2025
Math
56.3%
ELA
60%

* 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 Harold L Qualters Middle Compares

See how Harold L Qualters Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.8/10
93th percentile in MA
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
9.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
81 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.6%

Location

240 East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Harold L Qualters Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. John J Ahern (rated 7.4/10, 3.3 miles away, in nearby Foxborough), a more accessible option. Additionally, Norton Middle (rated 4.9/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Norton), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mansfield, see our Mansfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Everett W Robinson Mansfield 0.1 mi 7.5
Mansfield High Mansfield 0.1 mi 7.8
Jordan/Jackson Elementary Mansfield 0.3 mi 7.1
ST MARY'S CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mansfield 0.5 mi 3.9
Roland Green School Mansfield 0.9 mi 4.8
HANDS-ON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Mansfield 1.1 mi 5.8
Mabelle M Burrell Foxborough 2.2 mi 8.2
Foxborough Regional Charter School Foxborough 2.8 mi 4.3
Foxborough High Foxborough 2.9 mi 6.6
Charles Taylor Elementary Foxborough 2.8 mi 8.8
John J Ahern Foxborough 3.3 mi 7.4
Vincent M Igo Elementary Foxborough 3.1 mi 9.1
THE SAGE SCHOOL Foxboro 3.8 mi 7.9
KING'S WOOD MONTESSORI SCHOOL Foxboro 3.5 mi
Henri A. Yelle Norton 4.7 mi 5.4
AL-NOOR ACADEMY Sharon 4.7 mi 4.1
Norton High Norton 4.8 mi 5.6
Norton Middle Norton 4.9 mi 4.9
L G Nourse Elementary Norton 4.7 mi 6.7
Heights Elementary Sharon 5.2 mi 7.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02048 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$131,409

Median Home Value

$571,000

Median Rent

$1,702/mo

Population

23,855

College Educated

51.5%

Homeownership

72.7%

Avg Commute

35 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

41.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Harold L Qualters Middle

What grades does Harold L Qualters Middle serve?

Harold L Qualters Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Harold L Qualters Middle?

Harold L Qualters Middle has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harold L Qualters Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Harold L Qualters 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 Harold L Qualters Middle rank in MA?

Harold L Qualters Middle ranks #134 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Harold L Qualters Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Harold L Qualters Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Harold L Qualters Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harold L Qualters Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Harold L Qualters Middle a charter school?

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

Is Harold L Qualters Middle a Title I school?

No, Harold L Qualters Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
37 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
786
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bristol County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.6%

District

Mansfield
District Enrollment
3,371
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,749
District Rank
#1 of 5

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