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#1589 of 1,793 schools in MA
Saugus Middle School
Middle School · Saugus · Saugus, MA
A middle school in Saugus, MA where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Pearce Memorial Dr., Saugus, MA 01906
- Math 32% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saugus Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Saugus Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,655/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saugus), 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
$100,819
Median home value
$589,500
Median rent
$1,982/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Charter School of Science II (pcss-ii)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Breed Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,253 | Compare → |
| Melrose MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 910 | Compare → |
| Mystic Valley Regional Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 1,653 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Saugus
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $20,504NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saugus Middle School is listed in Saugus; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saugus Middle School
Saugus Middle School is a public middle school in Saugus, MA, part of Saugus, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,589 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saugus Middle School
What grades does Saugus Middle School serve?
Saugus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Saugus Middle School?
Saugus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugus Middle School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saugus Middle School rank in MA?
Saugus Middle School ranks #1,589 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Saugus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saugus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Saugus Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saugus Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Saugus Middle School a charter school?
No, Saugus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saugus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Saugus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.8%
- Phone
- (781) 231-5027
- Area population (ZIP 01906)
- 28,599
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 01906; 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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