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#573 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 32% in state

Middleborough High

High School · Middleborough

71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA 02346

Enrollment

827

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

7.2

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#573 of 1,793

In Middleborough

#1 of 4

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

Middleborough

Academic performance

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Middleborough High

7.2/10

High School in Middleborough · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Middleborough High

Middleborough High is a public high school in Middleborough, MA, part of Middleborough. Middleborough High serves approximately 827 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Middleborough High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #573 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Middleborough High show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.2 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

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, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.7:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,375
Chronic Absenteeism23.9%

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

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 62.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 71.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
59.6% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 44 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
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%

* 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: 7.4/10.

How Middleborough High Compares

See how Middleborough High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.2/10
68th percentile in MA
Academic
7.9/10
Very Good
Growth
7.4/10
Very Good
Environment
4.8/10
Below Average
AP Courses
3
State avg: 2.9
Sports
18
9 boys' · 9 girls'
Advanced STEM
5/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
65 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
23.9%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
21.6% participation·State avg: 2.9 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·31 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses5 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

71 East Grove Street, Middleborough, MA 02346

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Middleborough High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. FL CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL (rated 7.9/10, 5.4 miles away, in nearby Middleboro), which scores slightly higher. Another option is WHITNEY ACADEMY (rated 7.4/10, 7.7 miles away, in nearby East Freetown), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical (rated 7.0/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby Rochester), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Middleborough, see our Middleborough schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 6.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Henry B. Burkland Elementary School Middleborough 0.5 mi 4.5
Mary K. Goode Elementary School Middleborough 0.6 mi 5.1
John T. Nichols Middle Middleborough 0.8 mi 4.5
Memorial Early Childhood Center Middleboro 1.0 mi 4.6
THE PEANUT GALLERY Middleboro 1.2 mi
SAMUEL FULLER SCHOOL Middleboro 2.2 mi 4.6
MULLEIN HILL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Lakeville 2.0 mi 5.8
Assawompset Elementary School Lakeville 3.2 mi 7.4
ANCHOR ACADEMY Middleboro 5.2 mi 5.9
FL CHAMBERLAIN SCHOOL Middleboro 5.4 mi 7.9
Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical Rochester 6.7 mi 7.0
WHITNEY ACADEMY East Freetown 7.7 mi 7.4
Apponequet Regional High Lakeville 7.3 mi 6.7
George R Austin Intermediate School Lakeville 7.4 mi 4.8
Halifax Elementary Halifax 8.0 mi 6.7
Freetown-Lakeville Middle School Lakeville 7.6 mi 6.4
Mitchell Elementary School Bridgewater 7.7 mi 2.6
Williams Intermediate School Bridgewater 8.1 mi 3.0
Carver Elementary School Carver 6.7 mi 6.2
Joseph H Martin East Taunton 6.7 mi 6.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02346 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$91,914

Median Home Value

$426,800

Median Rent

$1,692/mo

Population

24,360

College Educated

30.3%

Homeownership

77%

Avg Commute

32.4 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

43

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Dartmouth High Dartmouth, MA 7.2
Newburyport High Newburyport, MA 7.2
Canton High Canton, MA 7.3
Joseph P Keefe Technical High School Framingham, MA 7.3
Marblehead High Marblehead, MA 7.3
Pittsfield High Pittsfield, MA 7.3

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
40 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%+

District

Middleborough
District Enrollment
2,998
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,375
District Rank
#1 of 5

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