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#177 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 10% in state

Thomas Blake Middle

Middle School · Medfield

24 Pound Street, Medfield, MA 02052

Enrollment

585

Student-Teacher

10.6:1

Score

8.6

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#177 of 1,793

In Medfield

#4 of 5

public schools

In district

#4 of 5

Medfield

Equity

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Thomas Blake Middle

8.6/10

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

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8.7/10

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About Thomas Blake Middle

Thomas Blake Middle is a public middle school in Medfield, MA, part of Medfield. Thomas Blake Middle serves approximately 585 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 10.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Thomas Blake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Thomas Blake Middle show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares2.2 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-0.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency66.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.9 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)61% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+8.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile83th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$20,946
Chronic Absenteeism7.5%

Thomas Blake Middle — Students at Thomas Blake Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 68.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
42.1% (multi-year state average, 2018-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.9% (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

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
77%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2018
Math
73.2%
ELA
67.4%
2019
Math
74.4%
ELA
75.2%
2020*
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
55.8%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
67.2%
ELA
68.2%
2023
Math
63.8%
ELA
72.8%
2024
Math
65.8%
ELA
68%
2025
Math
66.8%
ELA
70.8%

* 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: 8.4/10.

How Thomas Blake Middle Compares

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

Overall Score
8.6/10
90th percentile in MA
Academic
8.9/10
Excellent
Growth
8.4/10
Excellent
Environment
8.7/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
55 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
7.5%

Location

24 Pound Street, Medfield, MA 02052

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Thomas Blake Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School (rated 8.4/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Dover), with a very similar rating. Another option is Millis Middle (rated 7.3/10, 3.6 miles away, in nearby Millis), a more accessible option. Additionally, Eleanor N Johnson Middle (rated 6.7/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Walpole), a more accessible option. For more schools in Medfield, see our Medfield schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Medfield Senior High Medfield 0.1 mi 8.7
MONTROSE SCHOOL Medfield 0.5 mi 6.3
Ralph Wheelock School Medfield 0.8 mi 8.9
Dale Street Medfield 0.9 mi 9.1
Memorial School Medfield 1.0 mi 6.2
Elm Street School Walpole 2.7 mi 8.6
Daniel Feeney Preschool Center Walpole 2.7 mi 5.4
Dover-Sherborn Regional Middle School Dover 2.7 mi 8.4
Dover-Sherborn Regional High Dover 2.7 mi 9.4
CLIFFORD ACADEMY East Walpole 3.4 mi
Eleanor N Johnson Middle Walpole 3.2 mi 6.7
Fisher Walpole 3.2 mi 7.3
CHARLES RIVER SCHOOL Dover 4.1 mi 7.0
Norfolk County Agricultural Walpole 3.3 mi 8.1
Martha Jones Westwood 3.2 mi 8.6
William E Sheehan Westwood 3.4 mi 9.6
BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL East Walpole 3.8 mi 5.1
SPARHAWK ACADEMY Mills 3.4 mi 5.7
Millis Middle Millis 3.6 mi 7.3
Millis High School Millis 3.6 mi 8.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02052 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$214,801

Median Home Value

$869,400

Median Rent

$1,652/mo

Population

12,923

College Educated

76.3%

Homeownership

86.4%

Avg Commute

33.1 min

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Median Age

40.8

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Miles River Middle Hamilton, MA 8.6
Oak Hill Middle Newton Centre, MA 8.6
P Brent Trottier Southborough, MA 8.6
John F Kennedy Middle Waltham, MA 8.7
Rupert A Nock Middle Newburyport, MA 8.5
South Middle School Braintree, MA 8.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Thomas Blake Middle

What grades does Thomas Blake Middle serve?

Thomas Blake Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Thomas Blake Middle?

Thomas Blake Middle has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Blake Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Blake Middle is 10.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thomas Blake Middle rank in MA?

Thomas Blake Middle ranks #177 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Thomas Blake Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Thomas Blake Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Thomas Blake Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Blake Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Thomas Blake Middle a charter school?

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

Is Thomas Blake Middle a Title I school?

No, Thomas Blake Middle is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
25 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
55
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Norfolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.5%

District

Medfield
District Enrollment
2,504
Schools in District
5
Per-Pupil Spending
$20,946
District Rank
#4 of 5

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