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#1331 of 1,793 schools in MA
Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Middle School · Dracut · Dracut, MA
A Dracut middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1570 Lakeview Ave, Dracut, MA 01826
- Math 37% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 44% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Justus C. Richardson Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2022, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated807/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dracut), 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
$111,451
Median home value
$466,200
Median rent
$1,740/mo
College educated
35.3%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01826; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr an Wang SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Henry J Robinson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 592 | Compare → |
| Kathryn P. Stoklosa Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 2.3 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| Collegiate Charter School of LowellCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 1,211 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Dracut
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Justus C. Richardson Middle School is listed in Dracut; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Justus C. Richardson Middle School
Justus C. Richardson Middle School is a public middle school in Dracut, MA, part of Dracut, serving approximately 909 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 1,793 schools in MA.
State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Justus C. Richardson Middle School
What grades does Justus C. Richardson Middle School serve?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 909 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Justus C. Richardson Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Justus C. Richardson Middle School rank in MA?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School ranks #1,331 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Justus C. Richardson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Justus C. Richardson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Justus C. Richardson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Justus C. Richardson Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Justus C. Richardson Middle School a charter school?
No, Justus C. Richardson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Justus C. Richardson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Justus C. Richardson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 909
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (978) 957-3330
- Area population (ZIP 01826)
- 32,373
- Area average commute
- 29.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 01826; 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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