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#319 of 1,793 schools in MA

Top 18% in state

Winthrop Middle School

Middle School · Winthrop

60 Payson Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

Enrollment

423

Student-Teacher

11.4:1

Score

8.1

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Massachusetts schools

#319 of 1,793

In Winthrop

#2 of 4

public schools

In district

#2 of 4

Winthrop

Academic growth

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Winthrop Middle School

8.1/10

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

Winthrop High School

5.9/10

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About Winthrop Middle School

Winthrop Middle School is a public middle school in Winthrop, MA, part of Winthrop. Winthrop Middle School serves approximately 423 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Winthrop Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 1,793 schools in MA.

Structured state assessment records for Winthrop Middle School show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.7 pts above MA schools
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • MA avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics8.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency52.8% (2025 MCAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 MCAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.1 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MCAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MCAS)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile73th
Resources & Environment5.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.4:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,356
Chronic Absenteeism21.7%

Winthrop Middle School — Students at Winthrop Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

Test Scores MA MCAS (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 44.8% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
41.0% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)
ELA Proficiency 52.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
44.7% (multi-year state average, 2019-2025)

Based on 84 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
45%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
71%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
50.4%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
44.2%
2022
Math
40.6%
ELA
44.6%
2023
Math
46.5%
ELA
43.3%
2024
Math
51.3%
ELA
50.3%
2025
Math
52.8%
ELA
56%

* 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: 9.6/10.

How Winthrop Middle School Compares

See how Winthrop Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
82th percentile in MA
Academic
8.2/10
Excellent
Growth
9.6/10
Excellent
Environment
5.5/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
11:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
21.7%

Location

60 Payson Street, Winthrop, MA 02152

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Winthrop Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Garfield Middle School (rated 4.3/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Revere), a more accessible option. Additionally, Rumney Marsh Academy (rated 4.1/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby Revere), a more accessible option. For more schools in Winthrop, see our Winthrop schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Winthrop High School Winthrop 0.0 mi 5.9
William P. Gorman/Fort Banks Elementary Winthrop 0.3 mi 9.0
Arthur T. Cummings Elementary School Winthrop 0.4 mi 4.4
CityLab Innovation High School Revere 1.2 mi 4.8
Beachmont Veterans Memorial School Revere 1.2 mi 4.0
Guild Elementary School East Boston 1.4 mi 7.7
Garfield Elementary School Revere 1.7 mi 6.7
Garfield Middle School Revere 1.7 mi 4.3
Bradley Elementary School East Boston 1.5 mi 9.3
Excel Academy Charter School East Boston 2.0 mi 8.4
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Revere 2.4 mi 5.3
Paul Revere Revere 2.7 mi 4.0
Rumney Marsh Academy Revere 2.6 mi 4.1
Revere High Revere 2.6 mi 4.2
William A Berkowitz Elementary Chelsea 2.4 mi 8.1
Edgar A Hooks Elementary Chelsea 2.4 mi 6.6
George F. Kelly Elementary Chelsea 2.4 mi 3.1
Frank M Sokolowski Elementary Chelsea 2.4 mi 4.8
Staff Sargent James J. Hill Elementary School Revere 2.7 mi 3.7
Abraham Lincoln Revere 2.9 mi 3.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02152 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$106,357

Median Home Value

$606,900

Median Rent

$1,909/mo

Population

18,807

College Educated

42.9%

Homeownership

55.6%

Avg Commute

32.9 min

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Median Age

43.6

Similar Schools

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Norwell Middle School Norwell, MA 8.1
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Arthur W Coolidge Middle Reading, MA 8.2
Blanchard Middle Westford, MA 8.2
Stony Brook School Westford, MA 7.9
Amherst Regional Middle School Amherst, MA 8.3

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Winthrop Middle School

What grades does Winthrop Middle School serve?

Winthrop Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Winthrop Middle School?

Winthrop Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 423 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Winthrop Middle School is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Winthrop Middle School rank in MA?

Winthrop Middle School ranks #319 of 1,793 schools in MA.

What is Winthrop Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Winthrop Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Winthrop Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Winthrop Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Winthrop Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Winthrop Middle School a Title I school?

No, Winthrop Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
87 Very Walkable
Bike Score
50 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
423
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Suffolk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.7%

District

Winthrop
District Enrollment
1,965
Schools in District
4
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,356
District Rank
#2 of 4

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