South Middle School

South Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
220 Peach St,  Braintree, MA
Braintree Public Schools
3.2
4.8
638 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Damon Rainie
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
57
Full Time Teachers
57
Teachers in First or Second Year
17.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
9.7%
State Average
7.6%
Science
11.2%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
248:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.4%
Male
48.4%
White
64.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
24.7%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
2.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 5 Reviews
2.0 NicheUser
6/28/2016
There are not a lot of people joining after school clubs or activities except for maybe the play.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/16/2015
My daughter started at South this past fall and I must say that I am very impressed so far. Everyone at South has been great and my child absolutely loves it! The teachers have been awesome and having the ability to check grades and assignments online has been a God send.The principal, Mr. McDonough...
4.0 other
3/13/2014
This is a pretty good school, but they need to take care of those special needs kids A LOT more than they already do.. They let them wonder off in the middle of class, and they go up to people and bother them. Seriously? Keep them AWAY from students, this is so disturbing to others. They are just pa...
5.0 parent
10/18/2013
Amazing faculty and wonderful student body! The school is extremely organized with the web system where you can access to see your child's school progress. There is frequent PTO meeting or discussion group for the concern parents, or those who have questions. School is situated in a wonderful reside...
5.0 parent
9/29/2013
So far so good. My son loves this school. The teachers really love what thet do and care about teaching the students so that they are able to learn, and to me that's very important. My son has lots of support from the school and I love being able to check my son's grades in all classes. I love being...

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South Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Braintree, MA and is served by the Braintree Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 638 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. South Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $744,934. Discover additional schools in the area, like Braintree High School, Holbrook Middle High School, Randolph High School, and more. Learn more about what Braintree has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near South Middle School.

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