High Rock Middle School

High Rock Middle School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade 6
77 Ferndale Rd,  Needham, MA
Needham Public Schools
3.0
450 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jessica Downey
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
80%
Reading Proficiency
74%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
74%
Math Proficiency
80%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.1%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
22%
State Average
7.6%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
141:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
White
70.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.9%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
4.5%

School Rankings

#17 Best Public MS in Massachusetts
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 other
8/7/2015
Lots of busy work. Teachers treat the students like babies. There is no creative teaching going on. Lots of teachers who hate the concept of a one grade school. Principal is illiterate and egotistical.
5.0 other
6/27/2013
This school is welcoming and it has a good environment for learning. The teachers are nice.

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High Rock Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6 in Needham, MA, in the Needham neighborhood, and is served by the Needham Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 450 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 80% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 74% are proficient in reading. High Rock Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,659,248. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham High School, Wellesley Sr High School, St. Sebastian's School, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near High Rock Middle School.

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