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Northbridge Middle
Middle School · Northbridge · Whitinsville, MA
A middle school in Whitinsville, MA where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
171 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA 01588
- Math 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northbridge Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 33% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 104 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$88,735
Median home value
$413,600
Median rent
$1,263/mo
College educated
31%
Homeownership
60.1%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01588; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitinsville Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 572 | Compare → |
| Whitin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 4–7 | 1.9 mi | 476 | Compare → |
| Douglas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Miscoe Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–8 | 4.6 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Northbridge
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $19,284NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northbridge Middle is listed in Northbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northbridge Middle
Northbridge Middle is a public middle school in Whitinsville, MA, part of Northbridge, serving approximately 432 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,676 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northbridge Middle
What grades does Northbridge Middle serve?
Northbridge Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle has an enrollment of approximately 432 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northbridge Middle rank in MA?
Northbridge Middle ranks #1,676 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Northbridge Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Northbridge Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Northbridge Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northbridge Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northbridge Middle a charter school?
No, Northbridge Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northbridge Middle a Title I school?
No, Northbridge Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 432
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (508) 234-8718
- Area population (ZIP 01588)
- 10,357
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 01588; 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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