Serving 230 students in grades 7-8, Mashpee Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 28% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
24%
Black
2%
10%
White
76%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).
How many students attend Mashpee Middle School?
230 students attend Mashpee Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mashpee Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mashpee Middle School?
Mashpee Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mashpee Middle School offer ?
Mashpee Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Mashpee Middle School part of?
Mashpee Middle School is part of Mashpee School District.
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