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#698 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 39% in state
Rockport Middle
Middle School · Rockport · Rockport, MA
A middle school in Rockport, MA where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26 Jerdens Lane, Rockport, MA 01966
- Math 36% vs MA 40% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs MA 41% (2024)
- 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockport Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 86 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low169/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockport), 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
$93,227
Median home value
$692,500
Median rent
$1,827/mo
College educated
57.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01966; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph B O'maley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 626 | 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.
Rockport
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $28,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockport Middle is listed in Rockport; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockport Middle
Rockport Middle is a public middle school in Rockport, MA, part of Rockport, serving approximately 173 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #698 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockport Middle
What grades does Rockport Middle serve?
Rockport Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rockport Middle?
Rockport Middle has an enrollment of approximately 173 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockport Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockport Middle is 7.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockport Middle rank in MA?
Rockport Middle ranks #698 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Rockport Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockport Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rockport Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockport Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rockport Middle a charter school?
No, Rockport Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockport Middle a Title I school?
No, Rockport Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 173
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.7%
- Phone
- (978) 546-1250
- Area population (ZIP 01966)
- 6,977
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 59.7
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 · 2024 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 · 2024 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 01966; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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