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Tyngsborough Middle
Middle School · Tyngsborough · Tyngsborough, MA
A middle school in Tyngsborough, MA where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
50 Norris Rd, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
- Math 41% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tyngsborough Middle score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2022, reaching 41% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 88 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$144,167
Median home value
$533,300
Median rent
$1,863/mo
College educated
49.8%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
4.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Tyngsborough
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,040NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tyngsborough Middle is listed in Tyngsborough; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tyngsborough Middle
Tyngsborough Middle is a public middle school in Tyngsborough, MA, part of Tyngsborough, serving approximately 369 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,157 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tyngsborough Middle
What grades does Tyngsborough Middle serve?
Tyngsborough Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Tyngsborough Middle?
Tyngsborough Middle has an enrollment of approximately 369 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Tyngsborough Middle is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tyngsborough Middle rank in MA?
Tyngsborough Middle ranks #1,157 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Tyngsborough Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Tyngsborough Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Tyngsborough Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tyngsborough Middle has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tyngsborough Middle a charter school?
No, Tyngsborough Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tyngsborough Middle a Title I school?
No, Tyngsborough Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 369
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (978) 649-3115
- Area population (ZIP 01879)
- 12,435
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 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 01879; 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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