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#175 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 10% in state

Hingham Middle School

Middle School · Hingham

1103 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043

Enrollment

846

Student-Teacher

11.1:1

Score

8.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#175 of 1,793

In Hingham

#3 of 6

public schools

In district

#3 of 6

Hingham

Equity

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Hingham Middle School

8.6/10

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

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About Hingham Middle School

Hingham Middle School is a public middle school in Hingham, MA, part of Hingham. Hingham Middle School serves approximately 846 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Hingham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Hingham Middle School show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.2 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.81 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency78.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+25.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.9 pts
Overall Proficiency73% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+13.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,474
Chronic Absenteeism13.7%

Hingham Middle School — Students at Hingham Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 69.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 81.5% (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
92%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
68%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
72.4%
ELA
80.4%
2019
Math
74.8%
ELA
87.4%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
75.6%
2023
Math
68%
ELA
76%
2024
Math
68.5%
ELA
77.3%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
78.8%

* 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: 8.0/10.

How Hingham Middle School Compares

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

Overall Score
8.6/10
90th percentile in MA
Academic
9.3/10
Excellent
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
8.4/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
76 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.7%

Location

1103 Main Street, Hingham, MA 02043

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Hingham Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Plymouth River (rated 9.5/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Norwell High (rated 8.8/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Norwell), with a very similar rating. Additionally, South Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hingham, see our Hingham schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.1 mi
School Distance Rating
NOTRE DAME ACADEMY Hingham 0.3 mi 4.4
THE ACCORD SCHOOL Norwell 1.0 mi
OLD COLONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hingham 0.7 mi 5.3
Grace Farrar Cole Norwell 1.0 mi 7.3
THE RIDGE HILL SCHOOL Norwell 1.1 mi
FUSION HINGHAM Hingham 1.0 mi
South Elementary Hingham 1.4 mi 8.5
South Shore Charter Public School Norwell 1.7 mi 5.8
Plymouth River Hingham 2.2 mi 9.5
South Shore Vocational Technical High Hanover 2.6 mi 8.0
Hingham High Hingham 3.3 mi 8.3
Ralph Talbot South Weymouth 2.5 mi 6.0
Hanover Middle Hanover 3.4 mi 7.7
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth 2.7 mi 6.6
Lawrence W Pingree Weymouth 3.2 mi 6.8
Cedar Elementary Hanover 3.5 mi 3.9
Hanover High Hanover 3.6 mi 8.4
Norwell High Norwell 3.0 mi 8.8
Weymouth High School Weymouth 2.8 mi 6.0
William Seach Weymouth 3.1 mi 3.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$181,017

Median Home Value

$1,075,100

Median Rent

$2,452/mo

Population

24,185

College Educated

75.3%

Homeownership

80.3%

Avg Commute

37.9 min

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Median Age

47.6

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Oak Hill Middle Newton Centre, MA 8.6
Thomas Blake Middle Medfield, MA 8.6
John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, MA 8.7
Marshall Simonds Middle Burlington, MA 8.7
Pollard Middle Needham, MA 8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hingham Middle School

What grades does Hingham Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Hingham Middle School?

Hingham Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 846 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hingham Middle School is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hingham Middle School rank in MA?

Hingham Middle School ranks #175 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Hingham Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hingham Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hingham Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hingham Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hingham Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hingham Middle School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
25 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
34 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
846
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
76
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.7%

District

Hingham
District Enrollment
3,707
Schools in District
6
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,474
District Rank
#3 of 6

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