Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Bird Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 56% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Bird Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#573 out of 1626 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
8%
10%
White
75%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bird Middle School's ranking?
Bird Middle School is ranked #573 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Bird Middle School?
400 students attend Bird Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Bird Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bird Middle School?
Bird Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bird Middle School offer ?
Bird Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bird Middle School part of?
Bird Middle School is part of Walpole School District.
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