Below Average
#1612 of 1,793 schools in MA
Point Webster Middle
Middle School · Quincy · Quincy, MA
A Quincy middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
60 Lancaster Street, Quincy, MA 02169
- Math 27% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Point Webster Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2022, to 29% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 116 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Point Webster Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,670/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Quincy), 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
$92,080
Median home value
$552,200
Median rent
$1,975/mo
College educated
48.5%
Homeownership
40.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02169; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Meadows MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Lumen Verum AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| South West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–8 | 1.4 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 670 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Quincy
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #17 of 19
- District spending per student
- $20,369NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Point Webster Middle is listed in Quincy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Point Webster Middle
Point Webster Middle is a public middle school in Quincy, MA, part of Quincy, serving approximately 408 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,612 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (617) 984-6600
- Area population (ZIP 02169)
- 60,928
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 02169; 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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