Excellent
#58 of 1,793 schools in MA
Top 3% in state
Wood Hill Middle School
Middle School · Andover · Andover, MA
An Andover middle school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11 Cross Street, Andover, MA 01810
- Math 69% vs MA 41% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs MA 43% (2025)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wood Hill Middle School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 69% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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 Wood Hill Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated872/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Andover), 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
$167,591
Median home value
$813,800
Median rent
$2,046/mo
College educated
75.2%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 01810; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 493 | Compare → |
| St Ann's HomePrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–11 | 2.8 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| Guilmette Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 5–8 | 3.0 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Alexander B BruceEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 3–8 | 3.1 mi | 416 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Andover
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #4 of 10
- District spending per student
- $24,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wood Hill Middle School is listed in Andover; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wood Hill Middle School
Wood Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Andover, MA, part of Andover, serving approximately 331 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wood Hill Middle School
What grades does Wood Hill Middle School serve?
Wood Hill Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wood Hill Middle School?
Wood Hill Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wood Hill Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wood Hill Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wood Hill Middle School rank in MA?
Wood Hill Middle School ranks #58 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Wood Hill Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wood Hill Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Wood Hill Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wood Hill Middle School has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Wood Hill Middle School a charter school?
No, Wood Hill Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wood Hill Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wood Hill Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 331
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Essex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (978) 247-8800
- Area population (ZIP 01810)
- 35,608
- Area average commute
- 30 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 01810; 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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