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John W Rogers Middle

Middle School · Rockland

100 Taunton Avenue, Rockland, MA 02370

Enrollment

697

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

6.1

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#967 of 1,793

In Rockland

#4 of 4

public schools

In district

#4 of 4

Rockland

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John W Rogers Middle

6.1/10

Middle School in Rockland · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Rockland Senior High

7.0/10

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8.0/10

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About John W Rogers Middle

John W Rogers Middle is a public middle school in Rockland, MA, part of Rockland. John W Rogers Middle serves approximately 697 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. John W Rogers Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #967 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for John W Rogers Middle show 37% 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 6.1 · Average
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.4% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.6% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,313
Chronic Absenteeism23.8%

John W Rogers Middle — Students at John W Rogers Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 37.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 46.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 116 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
39%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
42%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
49%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
38.7%
ELA
51.2%
2019
Math
42.2%
ELA
52.2%
2020*
Math
29%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
29.3%
ELA
42.8%
2022
Math
36.3%
ELA
41%
2023
Math
38%
ELA
38.6%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
36.4%
2025
Math
32.4%
ELA
38.6%

* 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: 6.5/10.

How John W Rogers Middle Compares

See how John W Rogers Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
6.1/10
46th percentile in MA
Academic
5.4/10
Average
Growth
6.5/10
Average
Environment
6.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
61 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.8%

Location

100 Taunton Avenue, Rockland, MA 02370

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering John W Rogers Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Hanover Middle (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Hanover), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Abington Middle School (rated 5.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Abington), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Rockland, see our Rockland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Rockland Senior High Rockland 0.0 mi 7.0
Phelps Elementary School Rockland 0.2 mi 8.0
ST BRIDGET SCHOOL Abington 1.3 mi 4.2
Beaver Brook Elementary Abington 1.4 mi 7.5
R Stewart Esten Rockland 1.6 mi 7.3
Abington Early Education Program Abington 1.9 mi 3.3
Abington High Abington 2.0 mi 5.1
Abington Middle School Abington 2.0 mi 5.1
Hanover Middle Hanover 2.1 mi 7.7
John H Duval Whitman 2.8 mi 5.6
Thomas W. Hamilton Primary School South Weymouth 2.7 mi 6.6
South Shore Charter Public School Norwell 2.7 mi 5.8
Hanover High Hanover 2.5 mi 8.4
THE ACCORD SCHOOL Norwell 3.1 mi
Cedar Elementary Hanover 2.6 mi 3.9
Ralph Talbot South Weymouth 3.4 mi 6.0
THE RIDGE HILL SCHOOL Norwell 3.3 mi
FUSION HINGHAM Hingham 3.7 mi
OLD COLONY MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hingham 3.7 mi 5.3
Grace Farrar Cole Norwell 3.3 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02370 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$101,475

Median Home Value

$452,300

Median Rent

$1,497/mo

Population

17,709

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

78.1%

Avg Commute

29.8 min

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Median Age

39.8

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about John W Rogers Middle

What grades does John W Rogers Middle serve?

John W Rogers Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend John W Rogers Middle?

John W Rogers Middle has an enrollment of approximately 697 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John W Rogers Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at John W Rogers Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John W Rogers Middle rank in MA?

John W Rogers Middle ranks #967 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is John W Rogers Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

John W Rogers Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 W Rogers Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John W Rogers Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is John W Rogers Middle a charter school?

No, John W Rogers Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John W Rogers Middle a Title I school?

No, John W Rogers Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Bike Score
46 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
697
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
61
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.8%

District

Rockland
District Enrollment
2,140
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,313
District Rank
#4 of 4

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