Excellent
#319 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 18% in state
Winthrop Middle School
Middle School · Winthrop · Winthrop, MA
A middle school in Winthrop, MA where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
60 Payson Street, Winthrop, MA 02152
- Math 53% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Winthrop Middle School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2022, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 84 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Winthrop Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 87Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Average681/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winthrop), 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
$106,357
Median home value
$606,900
Median rent
$1,909/mo
College educated
42.9%
Homeownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garfield Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 566 | Compare → |
| Rumney Marsh AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| Clark Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 678 | Compare → |
| Eugene Wright Science and Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 443 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Winthrop
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,356NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Winthrop Middle School is listed in Winthrop; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Winthrop Middle School
Winthrop Middle School is a public middle school in Winthrop, MA, part of Winthrop, serving approximately 423 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #319 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- 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%
- Phone
- (617) 846-5507
- Area population (ZIP 02152)
- 18,807
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 02152; 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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