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Remington Middle

Middle School · Franklin

628 Washington Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Enrollment

351

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

6.2

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#918 of 1,793

In Franklin

#10 of 12

public schools

In district

#9 of 10

Franklin

Equity

7.9 / 10

Very Good

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Remington Middle

6.2/10

Middle School in Franklin · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Jefferson Elementary

8.8/10

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5.7/10

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About Remington Middle

Remington Middle is a public middle school in Franklin, MA, part of Franklin. Remington Middle serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Remington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Remington Middle show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts below district
  • This school 6.2 · Average
  • District avg 7.0
  • MA avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Remington Middle sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-2.33 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.0Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency56.5% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+14.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile56th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,549
Chronic Absenteeism11.7%

Remington Middle — Students at Remington Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 59.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 55.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.5% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)

Based on 96 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
72%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
86%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
63%
ELA
59%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
66.6%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
64.6%
ELA
62.4%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
47.6%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
50.4%
ELA
42.2%
2023
Math
51.8%
ELA
39.8%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
43.3%
2025
Math
56.5%
ELA
47.5%

* 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: 4.8/10.

How Remington Middle Compares

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

Overall Score
6.2/10
49th percentile in MA
Academic
7.0/10
Very Good
Growth
4.8/10
Below Average
Environment
7.5/10
Very Good

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

Location

628 Washington Street, Franklin, MA 02038

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Remington Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Horace Mann (rated 7.8/10, 2.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is North Cumberland Middle (rated 7.6/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Cumberland), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Annie Sullivan Middle School (rated 6.9/10, 4.0 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Franklin, see our Franklin schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Jefferson Elementary Franklin 0.0 mi 8.8
Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Franklin 0.4 mi 5.7
Parmenter Franklin 1.8 mi 6.9
Horace Mann Franklin 2.8 mi 7.8
Oak Street Elementary Franklin 2.8 mi 8.0
Franklin Early Childhood Development Center Franklin 2.8 mi 4.9
Franklin High Franklin 2.9 mi 7.4
Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical Franklin 2.9 mi 7.4
Bellingham High School Bellingham 3.0 mi 6.3
J F Kennedy Memorial Franklin 3.9 mi 7.6
Helen Keller Elementary Franklin 4.0 mi 6.6
Annie Sullivan Middle School Franklin 4.0 mi 6.9
Bellingham Memorial School Bellingham 3.3 mi 4.8
North Cumberland Middle Cumberland 4.9 mi 7.6
Joseph F DiPietro Elementary School Bellingham 3.9 mi 6.5
Keough Memorial Academy Bellingham 3.9 mi
Leo A. Savoie School Woonsocket 4.5 mi 4.6
Community School Cumberland 5.3 mi 8.6
GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC SCHOOL Woonsocket 4.7 mi 5.1
GR WOONSOCKET CATHOLIC REGIONAL Woonsocket 4.7 mi 5.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02038 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$142,788

Median Home Value

$567,100

Median Rent

$1,856/mo

Population

33,067

College Educated

56.4%

Homeownership

78.4%

Avg Commute

34.3 min

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Median Age

42.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Remington Middle

What grades does Remington Middle serve?

Remington Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Remington Middle?

Remington Middle has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Remington Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Remington Middle is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Remington Middle rank in MA?

Remington Middle ranks #918 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Remington Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Remington Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Remington Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Remington Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Remington Middle a charter school?

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

Is Remington Middle a Title I school?

No, Remington Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
4 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
25 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.7%

District

Franklin
District Enrollment
4,680
Schools in District
10
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,549
District Rank
#9 of 10

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