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#738 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 41% in state
Howe-manning
Elementary School · Middleton · Middleton, MA
A Middleton elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26 Central Street, Middleton, MA 01949
- Math 53% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howe-manning score 53% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Howe-manning 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average425/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Middleton), 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
$171,458
Median home value
$713,000
Median rent
$1,621/mo
College educated
41.6%
Homeownership
92.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01949; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John E BurkeEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Ivan G SmithEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| West MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| HighlandsEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 380 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Middleton
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,286NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howe-manning is listed in Middleton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howe-manning
Howe-manning is a public elementary school in Middleton, MA, part of Middleton, serving approximately 437 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howe-manning
What grades does Howe-manning serve?
Howe-manning serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Howe-manning?
Howe-manning has an enrollment of approximately 437 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe-manning?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe-manning is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howe-manning rank in MA?
Howe-manning ranks #738 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Howe-manning's MySchoolScout rating?
Howe-manning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Howe-manning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howe-manning has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howe-manning a charter school?
No, Howe-manning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howe-manning a Title I school?
No, Howe-manning is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 437
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (978) 739-2800
- Area population (ZIP 01949)
- 9,727
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
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 01949; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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