Ottoson Middle School

Ottoson Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8
63 Acton St,  Arlington, MA
Arlington Public Schools
2.6
3.1
906 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Meringer
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
75%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
75%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
85
Full Time Teachers
85
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
21.9%
State Average
7.6%
Science
20.6%
State Average
6.4%
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
209:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49%
White
70.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
10.8%
Hispanic
7%
Two or more races
6.7%
Black
4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 6 Reviews
1.0
12/15/2023
In ottoson, the food tastes like plastic. The building was made my a prison architect. It is 100 years old, and should be renovated. I reccomend that no one goes to school here, there are mice and the sewer pipes burst.
5.0 Middle School Student
4/3/2021
In Ottoson, the food is good and the teachers are caring and are very good at their job. It has a wide variety of afterschool activities and clubs and is very inclusive. The academics are great and the school stays clean.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 12 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/12/2023
This school has always been great for students looking to explore new opportunities and hobbies
4.0 student
2/14/2018
I've been here for the past three years (i'm in eight grade now) and through those years, I've loved it. The only reason I gave it a four out of five is because the building is super run down and there are way too many kids in there(but 6th grade is being moved to the gibbs). I have had plenty of lu...
4.0 parent
2/2/2018
The teachers are available regularly after school for help. The student body is too large for the building, but class sizes are generally OK. Interim principal has been wonderful.
5.0 parent
2/3/2015
Outstanding faculty and a wonderful community of kids. We are so happy we moved to Arlington!

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Ottoson Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Arlington, MA and is served by the Arlington Public Schools in Massachusetts. The school has a total enrollment of 906 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 73% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 75% are proficient in reading. Ottoson 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 $1,109,453. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arlington High School, Belmont High School, Lexington High School, and more. Learn more about what Arlington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ottoson Middle School.

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