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#809 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 45% in state
North Middle School
Middle School · Brockton · Brockton, MA
A Brockton middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
108 Oak Street, Brockton, MA 02301
- Math 24% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2022, reaching 27% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where North Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,960/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brockton), 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
$72,727
Median home value
$414,200
Median rent
$1,566/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
15.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Plouffe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 629 | Compare → |
| West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 492 | Compare → |
| East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 432 | 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.
Brockton
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #4 of 23
- District spending per student
- $24,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Middle School is listed in Brockton; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Middle School
North Middle School is a public middle school in Brockton, MA, part of Brockton, serving approximately 406 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #809 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Middle School
What grades does North Middle School serve?
North Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Middle School?
North Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Middle School rank in MA?
North Middle School ranks #809 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is North Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 North Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is North Middle School a charter school?
No, North Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.3%
- Phone
- (508) 580-7371
- Area population (ZIP 02301)
- 68,608
- Area average commute
- 32.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 02301; 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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