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#573 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Middleborough High

High School · Middleborough · Middleborough, MA

A high school in Middleborough, MA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA 02346

  • Math 49% vs MA 46% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs MA 52% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.4Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.11 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation21.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
District spending per student$20,375
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

Students at Middleborough High score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency49%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
46%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
52%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 28 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2023
Math
44%
ELA
54%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2025
Math
49%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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 44 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Middleborough High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 40Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
21.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Samuel Fuller SchoolPrivate · tuition4.6K–122.2 mi90Compare →

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
#1 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

Middleborough High is listed in Middleborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middleborough High

Middleborough High is a public high school in Middleborough, MA, part of Middleborough, serving approximately 827 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middleborough High

What grades does Middleborough High serve?

Middleborough High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Middleborough High?

Middleborough High has an enrollment of approximately 827 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middleborough High?

The student-teacher ratio at Middleborough High is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middleborough High rank in MA?

Middleborough High ranks #573 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Middleborough High's MySchoolScout rating?

Middleborough High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Middleborough High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middleborough High has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Middleborough High a charter school?

No, Middleborough High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middleborough High a Title I school?

No, Middleborough High is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
827
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
65
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.9%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 02346)
24,360
Area average commute
32.4 min
Area median age
43
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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