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#1029 of 1,793 schools in MA
Lunenburg Middle School
Middle School · Lunenburg · Lunenburg, MA
A middle school in Lunenburg, MA where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA 01462
- Math 47% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lunenburg Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 10-year record (2016–2025) and has held near 49% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Lunenburg Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,141/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lunenburg), 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
$109,884
Median home value
$442,900
Median rent
$1,784/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky View Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Arthur M Longsjo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Applewild SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 4.5 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Memorial Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 587 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lunenburg
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $18,705NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lunenburg Middle School is listed in Lunenburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lunenburg Middle School
Lunenburg Middle School is a public middle school in Lunenburg, MA, part of Lunenburg, serving approximately 363 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lunenburg Middle School
What grades does Lunenburg Middle School serve?
Lunenburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Lunenburg Middle School?
Lunenburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lunenburg Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lunenburg Middle School rank in MA?
Lunenburg Middle School ranks #1,029 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Lunenburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lunenburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Lunenburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lunenburg Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Lunenburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Lunenburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lunenburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Lunenburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (978) 582-4710
- Area population (ZIP 01462)
- 11,822
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 01462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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