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#1493 of 1,793 schools in MA
John T. Nichols Middle
Middle School · Middleborough · Middleborough, MA
A Middleborough middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 Tiger Drive, Middleborough, MA 02346
- Math 30% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John T. Nichols Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 John T. Nichols Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$91,914
Median home value
$426,800
Median rent
$1,692/mo
College educated
30.3%
Homeownership
77%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02346; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samuel Fuller SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6 | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Middleborough
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $20,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
John T. Nichols Middle is listed in Middleborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John T. Nichols Middle
John T. Nichols Middle is a public middle school in Middleborough, MA, part of Middleborough, serving approximately 709 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,493 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John T. Nichols Middle
What grades does John T. Nichols Middle serve?
John T. Nichols Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John T. Nichols Middle?
John T. Nichols Middle has an enrollment of approximately 709 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John T. Nichols Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John T. Nichols Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John T. Nichols Middle rank in MA?
John T. Nichols Middle ranks #1,493 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is John T. Nichols Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
John T. Nichols Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 John T. Nichols Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John T. Nichols Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is John T. Nichols Middle a charter school?
No, John T. Nichols Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John T. Nichols Middle a Title I school?
No, John T. Nichols Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 709
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.7%
- Phone
- (508) 946-2020
- Area population (ZIP 02346)
- 24,360
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 02346; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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