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Very Good

#632 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 35% in state

Miscoe Hill School

Middle School · Mendon-Upton

148 North Avenue, Mendon, MA 01756

Enrollment

636

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

7.0

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#632 of 1,793

In Mendon

#1 of 2

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Mendon-Upton

School environment

8.2 / 10

Excellent

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Miscoe Hill School

7.0/10

Middle School in Mendon · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.8/10

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About Miscoe Hill School

Miscoe Hill School is a public middle school in Mendon, MA, part of Mendon-Upton. Miscoe Hill School serves approximately 636 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Miscoe Hill School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Miscoe Hill School show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above MA schools
  • This school 7.0 · Very Good
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Miscoe Hill School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-1.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.7 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-12.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$21,248
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Miscoe Hill School — Students at Miscoe Hill School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 44.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 53.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 116 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
66%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
66%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
63%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
68%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
50.5%
ELA
53.5%
2019
Math
47.2%
ELA
56.3%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
45.5%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
41.7%
2023
Math
41.2%
ELA
44.2%
2024
Math
40.8%
ELA
43.4%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
49%

* 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: 7.1/10.

How Miscoe Hill School Compares

See how Miscoe Hill School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.0/10
65th percentile in MA
Academic
6.0/10
Average
Growth
7.1/10
Very Good
Environment
8.2/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
51 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.8%

Location

148 North Avenue, Mendon, MA 01756

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Miscoe Hill School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Whitin Intermediate (rated 6.6/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Uxbridge), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Stacy Middle (rated 3.3/10, 2.8 miles away, in nearby Milford), a more accessible option. For more schools in Mendon, see our Mendon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Henry P Clough Mendon 1.7 mi 6.8
Park Street School Hopedale 1.6 mi 3.4
Hopedale Jr Sr High Hopedale 1.8 mi 5.9
Memorial Hopedale 1.9 mi 5.1
Milford High Milford 2.3 mi 4.8
Shining Star Early Childhood Center Milford 2.3 mi 3.8
Woodland Milford 2.5 mi 5.0
Brookside Milford 2.6 mi 6.3
Nipmuc Regional High Upton 3.0 mi 6.2
Memorial Milford 2.8 mi 5.4
Stacy Middle Milford 2.8 mi 3.3
Blackstone Valley Upton 3.2 mi 7.5
Memorial School Upton 3.5 mi 7.1
Whitin Intermediate Uxbridge 4.1 mi 6.6
Taft Early Learning Center Uxbridge 4.2 mi 7.8
OUR LADY OF THE VALLEY REGIONAL SCHOOL Uxbridge 4.5 mi 3.3
BETHANY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Mendon 4.1 mi 6.0
EVERGREEN CENTER Milford 4.3 mi 7.9
Northbridge High Whitinsville 4.3 mi 6.6
RIVERSIDE SCHOOL Milford 4.3 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 01756 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$129,837

Median Home Value

$605,500

Median Rent

$1,947/mo

Population

6,266

College Educated

53.7%

Homeownership

91.1%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

6%

Median Age

43.9

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John J. McGlynn Middle School Medford, MA 7.1
Joseph Case Jr High Swansea, MA 6.9
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Littleton Middle School Littleton, MA 7.1

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
8 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
17 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

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%

District

Mendon-Upton
District Enrollment
2,072
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,248
District Rank
#2 of 4

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