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#1028 of 1,793 schools in MA
Paul R Baird Middle
Middle School · Ludlow · Ludlow, MA
A Ludlow middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Rooney Road, Ludlow, MA 01056
- Math 32% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul R Baird Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 26% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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 Paul R Baird Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ludlow), 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
$78,981
Median home value
$303,900
Median rent
$1,250/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
74.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–9 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
| Wilbraham MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| John F Kennedy MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Springfield International Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 1,478 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ludlow
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paul R Baird Middle is listed in Ludlow; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul R Baird Middle
Paul R Baird Middle is a public middle school in Ludlow, MA, part of Ludlow, serving approximately 532 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul R Baird Middle
What grades does Paul R Baird Middle serve?
Paul R Baird Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paul R Baird Middle?
Paul R Baird Middle has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul R Baird Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul R Baird Middle is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul R Baird Middle rank in MA?
Paul R Baird Middle ranks #1,028 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Paul R Baird Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul R Baird Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Paul R Baird Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul R Baird Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Paul R Baird Middle a charter school?
No, Paul R Baird Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul R Baird Middle a Title I school?
No, Paul R Baird Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Hampden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (413) 583-5685
- Area population (ZIP 01056)
- 20,846
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 01056; 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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