Hale

Summary:

Hale is a high-performing public middle school located in Stow, MA, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 270. As part of the Nashoba District, which is ranked 67 out of 351 districts in Massachusetts, Hale has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, currently ranking 53rd out of 493 schools in 2023-2024.

Hale's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on MCAS Next Generation assessments across all grades and subjects. In 2023-2024, 65.81% of Hale students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 55.68% for the Nashoba District and 39.17% for the state. In math, 64.26% of Hale students were proficient or better, compared to 58% for the district and 40.91% for the state. Hale also performs exceptionally well for its special education and low-income student populations, ranking 7th out of 481 Massachusetts middle schools for its low-income students.

While Hale is a top-performing school, some of the nearby schools, such as Luther Burbank Middle School and Walsh Middle, lag behind in academic achievement. For example, in 2023-2024, only 49.15% of students at Luther Burbank were proficient or better in ELA, compared to Hale's 65.81%. Similarly, Walsh Middle had only 26.64% of students proficient or better in ELA, significantly lower than Hale. Hale's exceptional academic achievements and well-rounded student population set it apart as a top-tier middle school in Massachusetts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 55 Hartley Road
       Stow, MA  01775


(978) 897-4788

District: Nashoba

SchoolDigger Rank:
53rd of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,329 Help


Students who attend Hale usually attend:

High:    Nashoba Regional

Feeder schools for Hale:

Elementary:    Center School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  237

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Hispanic:
5.9%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hale ranks better than 89.2% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hale is $19,329.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hale:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale 53rd of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Hale in the ranking list.)

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Nashoba:

SchoolDigger ranks Nashoba 67th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hale

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Rank History for all students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 90.36 27th 339 92.0%
2004 88.85 34th 344 90.1%
2005 90.76 27th 356 92.4%
2006 89.06 31st 399 92.2%
2007 87.39 35th 399 91.2%
2008 84.61 55th 407 86.5%
2009 86.10 45th 409 89.0%
2010 89.27 25th 434 94.2%
2011 85.74 44th 449 90.2%
2012 84.14 60th 455 86.8%
2013 89.98 15th 455 96.7%
2014 89.90 12th 455 97.4%
2015 89.19 22nd 441 95.0%
2016 82.52 60th 482 87.6%
2017 89.86 32nd 487 93.4%
2018 93.53 17th 484 96.5%
2019 90.48 30th 498 94.0%
2021 91.05 41st 501 91.8%
2022 89.26 52nd 497 89.5%
2023 92.20 42nd 501 91.6%
2024 89.70 53rd 493 89.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.49 111th 467 76.2%
2019 61.69 134th 484 72.3%
2021 69.08 90th 489 81.6%
2022 50.97 205th 503 59.2%
2023 52.88 149th 444 66.4%
2024 78.11 52nd 441 88.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.55 7th 481 98.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.40 13th 463 97.2%
2019 87.63 43rd 478 91.0%
2021 89.61 42nd 483 91.3%
2022 86.77 60th 494 87.9%
2023 91.41 39th 489 92.0%
2024 88.41 56th 481 88.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.27 45th 417 89.2%
2019 78.07 59th 424 86.1%
2021 82.37 42nd 431 90.3%
2022 53.22 146th 445 67.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.47 27th 466 94.2%
2019 91.12 31st 478 93.5%
2021 90.37 38th 485 92.2%
2022 88.82 50th 497 89.9%
2023 90.72 45th 489 90.8%
2024 86.91 60th 483 87.6%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 90.43 41st 491 91.6%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 89.92 30th 339 91.2%
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Rank History for White students at Hale

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.91 13th 395 96.7%
2019 88.98 27th 396 93.2%
2021 87.94 35th 401 91.3%
2022 81.40 58th 404 85.6%
2023 85.76 46th 403 88.6%
2024 85.10 49th 392 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hale

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 223 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1996 223 0 8 4 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1997 234 0 11 4 0 n/a n/a 0 249
1998 237 0 12 3 2 n/a n/a 0 254
1999 265 0 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2000 253 0 6 3 1 n/a n/a 0 263
2001 249 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2002 253 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2003 253 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 262
2004 256 7 4 8 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2005 255 2 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 251 1 6 9 0 n/a n/a 6 273
2007 240 1 7 4 0 n/a n/a 5 257
2008 242 2 7 3 0 n/a n/a 8 262
2009 237 2 12 6 0 0 6 0 263
2010 248 1 11 3 0 0 9 0 272
2011 262 1 9 9 0 0 14 0 295
2012 279 1 9 10 1 1 13 0 314
2013 265 0 10 10 1 1 13 0 300
2014 253 0 13 8 0 1 7 0 282
2015 239 0 12 5 0 0 5 0 261
2016 270 1 8 7 0 0 2 0 288
2017 263 4 12 7 0 0 1 0 287
2018 278 3 6 9 0 0 5 0 301
2019 242 3 15 12 0 0 7 0 279
2020 265 2 15 12 1 0 8 0 303
2021 246 7 19 15 1 0 12 0 300
2022 235 8 10 11 0 0 14 0 278
2023 225 7 11 13 0 0 14 0 270
2024 196 2 10 14 0 0 14 1 237

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 249 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 254 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 274 n/a 0.0 0
2000 263 n/a 0.0 2.3
2001 256 n/a 0.0 1.2
2002 262 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 262 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 275 20.4 13.5 3.3
2005 268 18.6 14.4 3.7
2006 273 21.4 12.8 4.9
2007 257 20.0 12.9 2.4
2008 262 21.2 12.4 3.1
2009 263 20.2 13.0 2.3
2010 272 19.7 13.7 2.6
2011 295 19.8 14.8 4.7
2012 314 21.2 14.7 1.3
2013 300 19.4 15.4 1.7
2014 282 20.2 13.9 1.4
2015 261 21.0 12.4 1.5
2016 288 23.0 12.5 n/a
2017 287 22.3 12.8 n/a
2018 301 23.4 12.8 n/a
2019 279 25.3 10.9 n/a
2020 303 24.8 12.2 n/a
2021 300 28.0 10.6 n/a
2022 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
2023 270 26.0 10.3 n/a
2024 237 25.0 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hale

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 235 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 249 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 254 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 274 n/a 0.0 0
2000 263 n/a 0.0 2.3
2001 256 n/a 0.0 1.2
2002 262 n/a n/a 3.1
2003 262 n/a n/a 3.1
2004 275 20.4 13.5 3.3
2005 268 18.6 14.4 3.7
2006 273 21.4 12.8 4.9
2007 257 20.0 12.9 2.4
2008 262 21.2 12.4 3.1
2009 263 20.2 13.0 2.3
2010 272 19.7 13.7 2.6
2011 295 19.8 14.8 4.7
2012 314 21.2 14.7 1.3
2013 300 19.4 15.4 1.7
2014 282 20.2 13.9 1.4
2015 261 21.0 12.4 1.5
2016 288 23.0 12.5 n/a
2017 287 22.3 12.8 n/a
2018 301 23.4 12.8 n/a
2019 279 25.3 10.9 n/a
2020 303 24.8 12.2 n/a
2021 300 28.0 10.6 n/a
2022 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
2023 270 26.0 10.3 n/a
2024 237 25.0 9.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Hale

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $298 (1.8%) $16,273 (98.2%) $16,571
2020 $510 (2.5%) $19,843 (97.5%) $20,353
2021 $1,710 (8.8%) $17,619 (91.2%) $19,328

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hale

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 30th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 42nd of 501 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hale)7569.4
 5.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7061.1
 8.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hale)7972.9
 6.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7157.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hale)8867.1
 20.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)8262.2
 19.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hale)7654.4
 21.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7655
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hale)6774.8
 7.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Nashoba)7070.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hale)6865.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nashoba)7062.1
 7.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Hale)7468.9
 5.1%
   8th Grade Science (Nashoba)7168.8
 2.3%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hale)7770.8
 6.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Nashoba)7562.6
 12.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Hale)7564.6
 10.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nashoba)7158.9
 12.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Hale)7468.9
 5.1%
   All Grades Science (Nashoba)6961.6
 7.4%
   All Grades Science (Massachusetts)4741.2
 5.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279270
 3.2%
African American37
 133.3%
American Indian00
Asian1511
 26.7%
Hispanic1213
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White242225
 7%
Two or More Races714
 100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hale

Hale ranks 53rd of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 237 students attended Hale.

Students who attend Hale usually go on to attend Nashoba Regional

Students at Hale are 83% White, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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