The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (09-10)
244 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)55%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)75%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Asian
(09-10)6%
6%
Hispanic
(09-10)11%
15%
Black
(09-10)5%
8%
White
(09-10)73%
69%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)5%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
21%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Ayer School District
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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% MA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Ayer Middle School?
244 students attend Ayer Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Ayer Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Ayer Middle School offer ?
Ayer Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ayer Middle School part of?
Ayer Middle School is part of Ayer School District.
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