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#1334 of 1,793 schools in MA
Walsh Middle
Middle School · Framingham · Framingham, MA
A Framingham middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 Brook Street, Framingham, MA 01701
- Math 34% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Walsh Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 96 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Walsh 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,383/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Framingham), 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
$127,000
Median home value
$612,600
Median rent
$1,973/mo
College educated
60.6%
Homeownership
78.2%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01701; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Learning Center for the DeafPrivate · tuition | 8.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Cameron Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| Christa Mcauliffe Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Fuller MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 564 | Compare → |
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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Framingham
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #3 of 14
- District spending per student
- $24,335NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Walsh Middle is listed in Framingham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Walsh Middle
Walsh Middle is a public middle school in Framingham, MA, part of Framingham, serving approximately 780 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,334 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Walsh Middle
What grades does Walsh Middle serve?
Walsh Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Walsh Middle?
Walsh Middle has an enrollment of approximately 780 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walsh Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Walsh Middle is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Walsh Middle rank in MA?
Walsh Middle ranks #1,334 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Walsh Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Walsh Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Walsh Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Walsh Middle has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Walsh Middle a charter school?
No, Walsh Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Walsh Middle a Title I school?
No, Walsh Middle is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 780
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 74
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Middlesex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (508) 626-9180
- Area population (ZIP 01701)
- 32,270
- Area average commute
- 29.2 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 01701; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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