Very Good
#632 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 35% in state
Miscoe Hill School
Middle School · Mendon-upton · Mendon, MA
A Mendon-upton middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
148 North Avenue, Mendon, MA 01756
- Math 44% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Miscoe Hill School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2022, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Miscoe Hill School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average416/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendon), 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
$129,837
Median home value
$605,500
Median rent
$1,947/mo
College educated
53.7%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stacy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 971 | Compare → |
| Bethany Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| Whitin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–7 | 4.1 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Evergreen CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | 4–12 | 4.3 mi | 90 | 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.
Mendon-upton
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $21,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Miscoe Hill School is listed in Mendon-Upton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Miscoe Hill School
Miscoe Hill School is a public middle school in Mendon, MA, part of Mendon-upton, serving approximately 636 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miscoe Hill School
What grades does Miscoe Hill School serve?
Miscoe Hill School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Miscoe Hill School?
Miscoe Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Miscoe Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Miscoe Hill School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Miscoe Hill School rank in MA?
Miscoe Hill School ranks #632 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Miscoe Hill School's MySchoolScout rating?
Miscoe Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Miscoe Hill School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Miscoe Hill School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Miscoe Hill School a charter school?
No, Miscoe Hill School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Miscoe Hill School a Title I school?
No, Miscoe Hill School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.8%
- Phone
- (508) 634-1590
- Area population (ZIP 01756)
- 6,266
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 01756; 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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