Very Good
#447 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 25% in state
Old Hammondtown
Middle School · Mattapoisett · Mattapoisett, MA
A Mattapoisett middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 Shaw Street, Mattapoisett, MA 02739
- Math 61% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 65% vs MA 42% (2025)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Old Hammondtown score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 63% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Old Hammondtown sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mattapoisett), 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
$117,308
Median home value
$671,900
Median rent
$1,478/mo
College educated
57.7%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02739; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 428 | 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.
Mattapoisett
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $24,981NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Old Hammondtown is listed in Mattapoisett; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Old Hammondtown
Old Hammondtown is a public middle school in Mattapoisett, MA, part of Mattapoisett, serving approximately 170 students in grades 4th-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #447 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Old Hammondtown
What grades does Old Hammondtown serve?
Old Hammondtown serves students in grades 4th through 6th.
How many students attend Old Hammondtown?
Old Hammondtown has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old Hammondtown?
The student-teacher ratio at Old Hammondtown is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Old Hammondtown rank in MA?
Old Hammondtown ranks #447 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Old Hammondtown's MySchoolScout rating?
Old Hammondtown has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Old Hammondtown?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Old Hammondtown has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Old Hammondtown a charter school?
No, Old Hammondtown is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Old Hammondtown a Title I school?
No, Old Hammondtown is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Plymouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (508) 758-6241
- Area population (ZIP 02739)
- 6,563
- Area median age
- 56
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 02739; 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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