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#1075 of 1,793 schools in MA
Luther Burbank Middle School
Middle School · Nashoba · Lancaster, MA
A Nashoba middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1 Hollywood Drive, Lancaster, MA 01523
- Math 50% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther Burbank Middle School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 54% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 Luther Burbank Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated769/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lancaster), 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
$130,444
Median home value
$467,400
Median rent
$1,985/mo
College educated
51.5%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01523; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor Franklin Perkins SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1 | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 124 | Compare → |
| South Lancaster AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 259 | Compare → |
| Rfk Don Watson AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–12 | 1.9 mi | 17 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Heart of Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | 1–12 | 2.9 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Nashoba
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,632NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Luther Burbank Middle School is listed in Nashoba; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther Burbank Middle School
Luther Burbank Middle School is a public middle school in Lancaster, MA, part of Nashoba, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Burbank Middle School
What grades does Luther Burbank Middle School serve?
Luther Burbank Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Luther Burbank Middle School?
Luther Burbank Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Middle School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther Burbank Middle School rank in MA?
Luther Burbank Middle School ranks #1,075 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Luther Burbank Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Burbank Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Luther Burbank Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Burbank Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Luther Burbank Middle School a charter school?
No, Luther Burbank Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther Burbank Middle School a Title I school?
No, Luther Burbank Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (978) 365-4558
- Area population (ZIP 01523)
- 8,470
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
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 01523; 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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