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#538 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 30% in state

Millis Middle

Middle School · Millis

245 Plain Street, Millis, MA 02054

Enrollment

268

Student-Teacher

9.6:1

Score

7.3

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#538 of 1,793

In Millis

#2 of 3

public schools

In district

#2 of 3

Millis

School environment

8.3 / 10

Excellent

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Millis Middle

7.3/10

Middle School in Millis · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.9/10

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About Millis Middle

Millis Middle is a public middle school in Millis, MA, part of Millis. Millis Middle serves approximately 268 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Millis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #538 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Millis Middle show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.3 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.6:1 students to teachers, Millis Middle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.4Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.2% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile62th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,818
Chronic Absenteeism12.7%

Millis Middle — Students at Millis Middle score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 61.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
46.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 101 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
54%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
54%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
61%
2018
Math
63%
ELA
61.2%
2019
Math
64.5%
ELA
62.8%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
45.4%
ELA
62.2%
2022
Math
52.4%
ELA
57%
2023
Math
54.5%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
53.3%
ELA
48.5%
2025
Math
52.3%
ELA
58%

* 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: 6.6/10.

How Millis Middle Compares

See how Millis Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.3/10
70th percentile in MA
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
6.6/10
Average
Environment
8.3/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
10:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.7%

Location

245 Plain Street, Millis, MA 02054

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Millis Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Thomas Blake Middle (rated 8.6/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Medfield), which scores notably higher. Another option is Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School (rated 8.4/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Dover), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Medway Middle (rated 7.4/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Medway), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Millis, see our Millis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Millis High School Millis 0.0 mi 8.9
Clyde F Brown Millis 0.1 mi 4.1
WOODSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY Millis 1.4 mi 5.1
TIES Millis 1.9 mi
SPARHAWK ACADEMY Mills 2.1 mi 5.7
H Olive Day Norfolk 3.1 mi 7.1
Freeman-Kennedy School Norfolk 3.2 mi 6.9
Medway Middle Medway 2.8 mi 7.4
Burke/Memorial Elementary School Medway 2.9 mi 7.8
Dale Street Medfield 3.1 mi 9.1
Memorial School Medfield 3.2 mi 6.2
John D Mc Govern Elementary Medway 2.9 mi 6.4
MONTROSE SCHOOL Medfield 3.2 mi 6.3
Medfield Senior High Medfield 3.5 mi 8.7
Dover-Sherborn Regional High Dover 4.2 mi 9.4
Helen Keller Elementary Franklin 4.2 mi 6.6
Annie Sullivan Middle School Franklin 4.2 mi 6.9
Thomas Blake Middle Medfield 3.6 mi 8.6
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School Dover 4.3 mi 8.4
Ralph Wheelock School Medfield 3.6 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02054 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$149,021

Median Home Value

$570,300

Median Rent

$1,733/mo

Population

8,699

College Educated

50.7%

Homeownership

83.6%

Avg Commute

28 min

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Median Age

47.3

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Charles E Roderick Wrentham, MA 7.4
Proctor Elementary Topsfield, MA 7.4
Emergence Academy Springfield, MA 7.5
Nessacus Regional Middle School Dalton, MA 7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Millis Middle

What grades does Millis Middle serve?

Millis Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Millis Middle?

Millis Middle has an enrollment of approximately 268 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Millis Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Millis Middle is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millis Middle rank in MA?

Millis Middle ranks #538 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Millis Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Millis Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Millis Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millis Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Millis Middle a charter school?

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

Is Millis Middle a Title I school?

No, Millis Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
268
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.7%

District

Millis
District Enrollment
1,186
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,818
District Rank
#2 of 3

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