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#1506 of 1,793 schools in MA

Whitman Middle

Middle School · Whitman-hanson · Whitman, MA

A Whitman-hanson middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

101 Corthell Avenue, Whitman, MA 02382

  • Math 36% vs MA 41% (2025)
  • Reading 32% vs MA 43% (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data17
Annual Change-3.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.5% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$18,470
Chronic Absenteeism7.1%

Students at Whitman Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MCAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
41%(2025 MCAS)
ELA Proficiency32%(2025 MCAS)
School
State
43%(2025 MCAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.

Show all 17 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
73%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
56%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
41%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
44%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2023
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
34%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (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).

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Whitman 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,034/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitman), 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

$107,794

Median home value

$456,400

Median rent

$1,785/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

72.8%

Poverty rate

7.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02382; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–82.3 mi432Compare →
Ashfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–82.6 mi517Compare →
Abington Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.15–82.8 mi636Compare →
Plouffe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.56–82.8 mi629Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Whitman-hanson

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$18,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Whitman Middle is listed in Whitman-Hanson; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Whitman Middle

Whitman Middle is a public middle school in Whitman, MA, part of Whitman-hanson, serving approximately 507 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,506 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Whitman Middle

What grades does Whitman Middle serve?

Whitman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Whitman Middle?

Whitman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 507 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitman Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Whitman Middle rank in MA?

Whitman Middle ranks #1,506 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Whitman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Whitman Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitman Middle has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Whitman Middle a charter school?

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

Is Whitman Middle a Title I school?

No, Whitman Middle is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
507
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Plymouth County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.1%
Area population (ZIP 02382)
15,215
Area average commute
35.6 min
Area median age
40.3
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 02382; 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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