Very Good
#377 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 21% in state
Sarah W Gibbons Middle
Middle School · Westborough · Westborough, MA
A Westborough middle school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
20 Fisher Street, Westborough, MA 01581
- Math 74% vs MA 40% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs MA 44% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sarah W Gibbons Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 74% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (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 76 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sarah W Gibbons Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,031/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westborough), 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
$134,474
Median home value
$637,900
Median rent
$2,038/mo
College educated
66%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert E. Melican Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| P Brent TrottierEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 407 | 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.
Westborough
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $22,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sarah W Gibbons Middle is listed in Westborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sarah W Gibbons Middle
Sarah W Gibbons Middle is a public middle school in Westborough, MA, part of Westborough, serving approximately 601 students in grades 7th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #377 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sarah W Gibbons Middle
What grades does Sarah W Gibbons Middle serve?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Sarah W Gibbons Middle?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sarah W Gibbons Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Sarah W Gibbons Middle is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sarah W Gibbons Middle rank in MA?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle ranks #377 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Sarah W Gibbons Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Sarah W Gibbons Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sarah W Gibbons Middle has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sarah W Gibbons Middle a charter school?
No, Sarah W Gibbons Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sarah W Gibbons Middle a Title I school?
No, Sarah W Gibbons Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (508) 836-7740
- Area population (ZIP 01581)
- 21,591
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 01581; 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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