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Holten Richmond Middle School

Middle School · Danvers

55 Conant Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Enrollment

741

Student-Teacher

10.7:1

Score

6.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#769 of 1,793

In Danvers

#2 of 7

public schools

In district

#2 of 7

Danvers

Academic growth

8.6 / 10

Excellent

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Holten Richmond Middle School

6.6/10

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

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About Holten Richmond Middle School

Holten Richmond Middle School is a public middle school in Danvers, MA, part of Danvers. Holten Richmond Middle School serves approximately 741 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Holten Richmond Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #769 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Holten Richmond Middle School show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it comparesOn par with MA schools
  • This school 6.6 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Holten Richmond Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-17.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,084
Chronic Absenteeism20.9%

Holten Richmond Middle School — Students at Holten Richmond Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 35.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 47.3% (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

↓ Declining

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

2009
Math
59%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
81%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
69%
2015
Math
51%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
33.6%
ELA
41.4%
2019
Math
37.2%
ELA
46.2%
2020*
Math
26%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
26.2%
ELA
39.8%
2022
Math
30.8%
ELA
38.4%
2023
Math
32.5%
ELA
49.3%
2024
Math
33.5%
ELA
39.3%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
34.3%

* 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: 8.6/10.

How Holten Richmond Middle School Compares

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

Overall Score
6.6/10
57th percentile in MA
Academic
4.4/10
Below Average
Growth
8.6/10
Excellent
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
69 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

Location

55 Conant Street, Danvers, MA 01923

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holten Richmond Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Bates (rated 8.4/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Salem), which scores notably higher. Another option is Willis E Thorpe (rated 8.1/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Beverly), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Danvers, see our Danvers schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
LITTLE HANDS CHILDRENS CENTER Danvers 0.2 mi
Riverside Danvers 0.6 mi 6.3
Willis E Thorpe Danvers 0.6 mi 8.1
Danvers High Danvers 1.0 mi 6.1
ST MARY OF THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL Danvers 1.0 mi 5.4
Great Oak Danvers 1.0 mi 5.7
NEW ENGLAND ACADEMY Beverly 1.3 mi 5.7
Highlands Danvers 1.5 mi 4.6
BISHOP FENWICK HIGH SCHOOL Peabody 2.0 mi 5.3
Ivan G Smith Danvers 1.9 mi 5.0
WALDORF SCHOOL AT MORAINE FARM Beverly 1.9 mi 7.1
THE SAINTS ACADEMY Beverly 1.8 mi 4.7
Thomas Carroll Peabody 2.5 mi 3.4
BEVERLY SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Beverly 2.0 mi 6.7
McKeown School Beverly 2.0 mi 5.1
Bates Salem 2.6 mi 8.4
Center Peabody 2.7 mi 3.8
Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program Peabody 2.9 mi 2.6
Beverly Middle School Beverly 2.1 mi 6.6
SHORE COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Beverly 2.1 mi 7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01923 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,072

Median Home Value

$611,200

Median Rent

$2,004/mo

Population

27,778

College Educated

47%

Homeownership

68.9%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

45.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holten Richmond Middle School

What grades does Holten Richmond Middle School serve?

Holten Richmond Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Holten Richmond Middle School?

Holten Richmond Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holten Richmond Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holten Richmond Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Holten Richmond Middle School rank in MA?

Holten Richmond Middle School ranks #769 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Holten Richmond Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holten Richmond Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Holten Richmond Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holten Richmond Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Holten Richmond Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Holten Richmond Middle School a Title I school?

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

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
741
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Essex County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.9%

District

Danvers
District Enrollment
3,251
Schools in District
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,084
District Rank
#2 of 7

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