Very Good
#580 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 32% in state
Southbridge Middle School
Middle School · Southbridge · Southbridge, MA
A middle school in Southbridge, MA serving grades 6th – 8th.
132 Torrey Road, Southbridge, MA 01550
- Math 18% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southbridge Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2016–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2022, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 2Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,007/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southbridge), 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
$59,397
Median home value
$267,000
Median rent
$1,157/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southbridge
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $25,619NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southbridge Middle School is listed in Southbridge; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southbridge Middle School
Southbridge Middle School is a public middle school in Southbridge, MA, part of Southbridge, serving approximately 428 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #580 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southbridge Middle School
What grades does Southbridge Middle School serve?
Southbridge Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southbridge Middle School?
Southbridge Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Southbridge Middle School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southbridge Middle School rank in MA?
Southbridge Middle School ranks #580 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Southbridge Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Southbridge Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Southbridge Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southbridge Middle School has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Southbridge Middle School a charter school?
No, Southbridge Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southbridge Middle School a Title I school?
No, Southbridge Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Worcester County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.1%
- Phone
- (508) 764-5440
- Area population (ZIP 01550)
- 17,806
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 01550; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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