Below Average
#1566 of 1,793 schools in MA
Nissitissit Middle School
Middle School · North Middlesex
33 Chace Avenue, Pepperell, MA 01463
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher
9.9:1
Score
4.3
Grades
5th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Massachusetts schools
#1,566 of 1,793
In Pepperell
#2 of 2
public schools
In district
#7 of 7
North Middlesex
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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Nissitissit Middle School
Middle School in Pepperell · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Nissitissit Middle School
Nissitissit Middle School is a public middle school in Pepperell, MA, part of North Middlesex. Nissitissit Middle School serves approximately 486 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Nissitissit Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,566 of 1,793 schools in MA.
Structured state assessment records for Nissitissit Middle School show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.3 · Below Average
- District avg 4.3
- MA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.9:1 students to teachers, Nissitissit Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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Nissitissit Middle School — Students at Nissitissit Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)
Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 1.8/10.
How Nissitissit Middle School Compares
See how Nissitissit Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
33 Chace Avenue, Pepperell, MA 01463
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Nissitissit Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Hollis Upper Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 5.0 miles away, in nearby Hollis), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hollis-Brookline Middle School (rated 8.2/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Hollis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Captain Samuel Douglass Academy (rated 7.8/10, 4.2 miles away, in nearby Brookline), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pepperell, see our Pepperell schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 6.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Varnum Brook Pepperell | 0.3 mi | 5.6 |
| MAPLE DENE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Pepperell | 0.7 mi | — |
| PEPPERELL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Pepperell | 1.1 mi | — |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Groton | 3.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Groton Dunstable Regional Middle Groton | 4.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Florence Roche School Groton | 4.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Hollis-Brookline High School Hollis | 4.1 mi | 8.8 |
| SEVEN HILLS AT GROTON Groton | 4.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Boutwell School Groton | 4.3 mi | 4.2 |
| Hollis-Brookline Middle School Hollis | 4.5 mi | 8.2 |
| Hollis Upper Elementary School Hollis | 5.0 mi | 8.6 |
| Hollis Primary School Hollis | 5.1 mi | 8.5 |
| LAWRENCE ACADEMY Groton | 5.0 mi | 7.5 |
| North Middlesex Regional Townsend | 3.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Captain Samuel Douglass Academy Brookline | 4.2 mi | 7.8 |
| 2ND NATURE ACADEMY Nashua | 4.2 mi | 7.5 |
| GROTON SCHOOL Groton | 5.5 mi | 9.2 |
| GROTON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Groton | 5.6 mi | — |
| Main Dunstable School Nashua | 5.1 mi | 7.5 |
| HOLLIS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Hollis | 6.6 mi | 6.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 01463 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$126,824
Median Home Value
$459,800
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
Population
11,693
College Educated
44.4%
Homeownership
83.1%
Avg Commute
33.3 min
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Median Age
42.5
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|---|---|
| Clark Avenue School Chelsea, MA | 4.3 |
| Garfield Middle School Revere, MA | 4.3 |
| Oxford Middle Oxford, MA | 4.3 |
| Dr An Wang School Lowell, MA | 4.2 |
| Saugus Middle School Saugus, MA | 4.2 |
| Agawam Junior High Feeding Hills, MA | 4.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Nissitissit Middle School
What grades does Nissitissit Middle School serve?
Nissitissit Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Nissitissit Middle School?
Nissitissit Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nissitissit Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nissitissit Middle School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nissitissit Middle School rank in MA?
Nissitissit Middle School ranks #1,566 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Nissitissit Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nissitissit Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Nissitissit Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nissitissit Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Nissitissit Middle School a charter school?
No, Nissitissit Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nissitissit Middle School a Title I school?
No, Nissitissit Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 486
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (978) 743-1007
Resources & Links
District
North Middlesex- District Enrollment
- 2,994
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $20,148
- District Rank
- #7 of 7
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