Serving 182 students in grades 5-6, Butterfield 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 45-49% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 61%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)45-49%
61%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-54%
69%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
2%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
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?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 61% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% MA state average).
How many students attend Butterfield Middle School?
182 students attend Butterfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Butterfield Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butterfield Middle School?
Butterfield Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Butterfield Middle School offer ?
Butterfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Butterfield Middle School part of?
Butterfield Middle School is part of Orange School District.
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