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#1612 of 1,793 schools in MA

Point Webster Middle

Middle School · Quincy

60 Lancaster Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Enrollment

408

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

4.1

Grades

5th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#1,612 of 1,793

In Quincy

#17 of 19

public schools

In district

#17 of 19

Quincy

School environment

7.1 / 10

Very Good

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Point Webster Middle

4.1/10

Middle School in Quincy · grades 5th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Clifford H Marshall Elementary

4.7/10

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5.5/10

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About Point Webster Middle

Point Webster Middle is a public middle school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy. Point Webster Middle serves approximately 408 students, and covers grades 5th-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Point Webster Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Point Webster Middle show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below district
  • This school 4.1 · Below Average
  • District avg 5.6
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.6% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-14.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.1 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-15.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,369
Chronic Absenteeism15.9%

Point Webster Middle — Students at Point Webster Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 38.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.0% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 46.9% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 116 test records from MA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2010
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
48.2%
ELA
59.3%
2019
Math
52.3%
ELA
61.3%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
32.7%
ELA
37.2%
2022
Math
32.8%
ELA
38.3%
2023
Math
34.8%
ELA
38.6%
2024
Math
30.8%
ELA
34.4%
2025
Math
26.6%
ELA
32.2%

* 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: 2.2/10.

How Point Webster Middle Compares

See how Point Webster Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.1/10
10th percentile in MA
Academic
4.1/10
Below Average
Growth
2.2/10
Needs Improvement
Environment
7.1/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
34 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
15.9%

Location

60 Lancaster Street, Quincy, MA 02169

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Point Webster Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Central Middle (rated 6.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is East Middle School (rated 6.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Braintree), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Broad Meadows Middle (rated 5.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Quincy, see our Quincy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Clifford H Marshall Elementary Quincy 0.5 mi 4.7
Quincy High Quincy 0.7 mi 5.5
Broad Meadows Middle Quincy 0.9 mi 5.5
THE WOODWARD SCHOOL Quincy 0.9 mi 6.8
Merrymount Quincy 1.2 mi 6.5
LUMEN VERUM ACADEMY Braintree 1.0 mi
Donald Ross Braintree 1.3 mi 5.6
Lincoln-Hancock Community School Quincy 1.1 mi 4.7
ST COLETTA DAY SCHOOL Braintree 1.4 mi
MEETING HOUSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Braintree 1.4 mi 7.1
ARCHBISHOP WILLIAMS HIGH SCHOOL Braintree 1.5 mi 4.4
Amelio Della Chiesa Early Childhood Center Quincy 1.3 mi 5.5
Central Middle Quincy 1.5 mi 6.8
ADAMS MONTESSORI SCHOOL Quincy 1.3 mi 5.5
South West Middle School Quincy 1.4 mi 5.5
Beechwood Knoll Elementary Quincy 1.7 mi 5.2
Snug Harbor Community School Quincy 1.4 mi 4.0
CAMPUS KINDER HAUS Quincy 1.5 mi
East Middle School Braintree 1.9 mi 6.4
STEP AHEAD KINDERGARTEN Braintree 1.9 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02169 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$92,080

Median Home Value

$552,200

Median Rent

$1,975/mo

Population

60,928

College Educated

48.5%

Homeownership

40.3%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

12.6%

Median Age

38.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Point Webster Middle

What grades does Point Webster Middle serve?

Point Webster Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Point Webster Middle?

Point Webster Middle has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Point Webster Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Point Webster Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Point Webster Middle rank in MA?

Point Webster Middle ranks #1,612 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Point Webster Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Point Webster Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Point Webster Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Point Webster Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Point Webster Middle a charter school?

No, Point Webster Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Point Webster Middle a Title I school?

No, Point Webster Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
78 Very Walkable
Transit Score
55 Good Transit
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
5th – 8th
Enrollment
408
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.9%

District

Quincy
District Enrollment
9,695
Schools in District
19
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,369
District Rank
#17 of 19

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