Wilmington Middle School

Summary:

Wilmington Middle School is a public middle school serving 631 students in grades 6-8 in Wilmington, MA, a town that is part of the Wilmington school district. The school consistently performs above the state average on MCAS Next Generation assessments, with 46.02% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 52.68% in Math, and 52.91% in Science, compared to state averages of 39.17%, 40.91%, and 41.95%, respectively.

Wilmington Middle School's academic performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking 64th out of 120 Massachusetts middle schools for Asian students, 74th out of 378 for Hispanic students, and 109th out of 441 for special education students. However, the school's student population is relatively homogeneous, with 83.68% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the state average and most of the nearby schools, such as Marshall Middle School and John F. Kennedy Middle School. The school also has a higher per-student spending of $20,842 in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the nearby schools which range from $16,447 to $22,206 per student.

Overall, Wilmington Middle School appears to be a high-performing middle school that is providing a strong academic foundation for its students. However, the analysis also highlights the need to address any achievement gaps and foster a more diverse and inclusive learning environment, as the school's relatively homogeneous student population may not reflect the diversity of the surrounding communities.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 25 Carter Lane
       Wilmington, MA  01887


(978) 694-6080

District: Wilmington

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 493 Massachusetts Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,842 Help


Students who attend Wilmington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Wilmington High

Feeder schools for Wilmington Middle School:

Elementary:    Boutwell
    North Intermediate
    Shawsheen Elementary
    Woburn Street

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  781

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Asian:
6.9%
Hispanic:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wilmington Middle School ranks better than 75.9% of middle schools in Massachusetts. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Asian (6.9%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wilmington Middle School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wilmington Middle School is $20,842.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wilmington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wilmington Middle School 119th of 493 Massachusetts public middle schools. (See Wilmington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Wilmington 84th of 351 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wilmington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.83 128th 339 62.2%
2004 57.25 154th 344 55.2%
2005 60.55 147th 356 58.7%
2006 67.08 131st 399 67.2%
2007 66.75 136th 399 65.9%
2008 71.24 116th 407 71.5%
2009 71.56 126th 409 69.2%
2010 63.85 155th 434 64.3%
2011 62.84 171st 449 61.9%
2012 67.92 155th 455 65.9%
2013 65.06 163rd 455 64.2%
2014 66.42 161st 455 64.6%
2015 62.23 169th 441 61.7%
2016 52.30 235th 482 51.2%
2017 73.93 128th 487 73.7%
2018 70.21 137th 484 71.7%
2019 77.83 111th 498 77.7%
2021 72.29 122nd 501 75.6%
2022 61.60 169th 497 66.0%
2023 64.70 156th 501 68.9%
2024 73.12 119th 493 75.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.18 37th 84 56.0%
2019 68.65 32nd 87 63.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.80 295th 467 36.8%
2019 51.96 202nd 484 58.3%
2021 57.23 155th 489 68.3%
2022 39.05 297th 503 41.0%
2023 48.62 174th 444 60.8%
2024 63.41 109th 441 75.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.79 183rd 438 58.2%
2019 61.31 146th 452 67.7%
2021 63.94 125th 462 72.9%
2022 49.09 220th 489 55.0%
2023 39.96 282nd 481 41.4%
2024 65.36 128th 469 72.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.69 127th 463 72.6%
2019 76.08 107th 478 77.6%
2021 70.28 127th 483 73.7%
2022 60.43 175th 494 64.6%
2023 59.17 176th 489 64.0%
2024 72.80 118th 481 75.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.07 132nd 417 68.3%
2019 66.10 106th 424 75.0%
2021 66.98 83rd 431 80.7%
2022 51.29 155th 445 65.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.84 144th 466 69.1%
2019 77.57 105th 478 78.0%
2021 72.07 117th 485 75.9%
2022 61.58 168th 497 66.2%
2023 67.45 138th 489 71.8%
2024 71.12 124th 483 74.3%
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Rank History for Tested In Person students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.23 133rd 491 72.9%
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Rank History for Tested Remotely students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.65 46th 339 86.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.60 48th 119 59.7%
2019 66.58 48th 128 62.5%
2021 79.85 18th 123 85.4%
2022 59.17 63rd 135 53.3%
2023 61.88 62nd 134 53.7%
2024 58.49 64th 120 46.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.21 41st 309 86.7%
2021 82.59 39th 335 88.4%
2022 70.99 73rd 368 80.2%
2023 46.22 165th 364 54.7%
2024 72.56 74th 378 80.4%
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Rank History for White students at Wilmington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.80 164th 395 58.5%
2019 66.59 115th 396 71.0%
2021 56.17 154th 401 61.6%
2022 42.80 208th 404 48.5%
2023 46.66 198th 403 50.9%
2024 55.63 158th 392 59.7%
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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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Data source: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Wilmington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 912 0 14 7 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2002 903 4 18 7 7 n/a n/a 0 939
2003 903 4 18 7 7 n/a n/a 0 939
2004 905 8 21 9 5 n/a n/a 0 948
2005 896 9 23 12 10 n/a n/a 0 950
2006 925 8 30 9 0 n/a n/a 11 983
2007 938 8 29 6 1 n/a n/a 13 995
2008 899 2 30 10 3 n/a n/a 13 957
2009 884 3 31 16 3 4 20 0 961
2010 868 6 24 16 3 6 18 0 941
2011 866 9 27 19 0 5 18 0 944
2012 818 12 33 17 0 4 13 0 897
2013 806 12 36 21 0 1 15 0 891
2014 763 13 36 24 1 1 13 0 851
2015 749 12 35 26 1 0 18 0 841
2016 770 11 35 35 1 0 20 0 872
2017 752 14 37 37 1 0 28 0 869
2018 731 14 26 35 2 0 28 0 836
2019 673 10 32 36 2 0 28 0 781
2020 706 13 34 38 1 1 25 0 818
2021 608 11 37 39 0 0 20 0 715
2022 586 7 38 31 0 0 20 1 683
2023 528 7 40 35 0 0 21 0 631
2024 647 12 54 42 0 0 26 0 781

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 Wilmington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 934 n/a 0.0 4
2002 939 n/a n/a 5.6
2003 939 n/a n/a 5.6
2004 948 74.4 12.7 4.5
2005 950 86.4 11.0 5.8
2006 983 76.8 12.8 4.8
2007 995 77.0 12.9 6.3
2008 957 67.9 14.1 6.7
2009 961 75.8 12.7 7.2
2010 941 77.0 12.2 10.2
2011 944 75.4 12.5 9.1
2012 897 75.1 11.9 10.4
2013 891 74.4 11.9 12
2014 851 71.5 11.8 10
2015 841 72.0 11.6 14.3
2016 872 69.0 12.6 n/a
2017 869 70.2 12.3 n/a
2018 836 74.2 11.2 n/a
2019 781 73.6 10.6 n/a
2020 818 72.7 11.2 n/a
2021 715 74.8 9.5 n/a
2022 683 74.6 9.1 n/a
2023 631 74.7 8.4 n/a
2024 781 78.2 9.9 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 Wilmington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 934 n/a 0.0 4
2002 939 n/a n/a 5.6
2003 939 n/a n/a 5.6
2004 948 74.4 12.7 4.5
2005 950 86.4 11.0 5.8
2006 983 76.8 12.8 4.8
2007 995 77.0 12.9 6.3
2008 957 67.9 14.1 6.7
2009 961 75.8 12.7 7.2
2010 941 77.0 12.2 10.2
2011 944 75.4 12.5 9.1
2012 897 75.1 11.9 10.4
2013 891 74.4 11.9 12
2014 851 71.5 11.8 10
2015 841 72.0 11.6 14.3
2016 872 69.0 12.6 n/a
2017 869 70.2 12.3 n/a
2018 836 74.2 11.2 n/a
2019 781 73.6 10.6 n/a
2020 818 72.7 11.2 n/a
2021 715 74.8 9.5 n/a
2022 683 74.6 9.1 n/a
2023 631 74.7 8.4 n/a
2024 781 78.2 9.9 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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wilmington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $275 (1.6%) $16,790 (98.4%) $17,065
2020 $226 (1.3%) $16,938 (98.7%) $17,164
2021 $537 (2.6%) $20,305 (97.4%) $20,842

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wilmington Middle School

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 111th of 498 Middle schoolsRanks 156th of 501 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington Middle School)5945.4
 13.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington)5744.3
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5442.3
 11.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington Middle School)7153.7
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington)6952.4
 16.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5141
 10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington Middle School)5730.3
 26.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington)5730.4
 26.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)4840.5
 7.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington Middle School)6351.1
 11.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington)6350.6
 12.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4838.1
 9.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington Middle School)6946.6
 22.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Wilmington)6745.4
 21.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5143.7
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington Middle School)7149.7
 21.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Wilmington)7049.2
 20.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)4737.7
 9.3%
8th Grade Science (Wilmington Middle School)5749.4
 7.6%
   8th Grade Science (Wilmington)5647.9
 8.2%
   8th Grade Science (Massachusetts)4640.9
 5.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wilmington Middle School)6240.1
 21.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Wilmington)5945.1
 13.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Massachusetts)5242.3
 9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wilmington Middle School)6951.6
 17.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Wilmington)6753.6
 13.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Massachusetts)4940.6
 8.4%
All Grades Science (Wilmington Middle School)5749.4
 7.6%
   All Grades Science (Wilmington)5347.2
 5.8%
   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 Students781631
 19.2%
African American107
 30%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian3240
 25%
Hispanic3635
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White673528
 21.5%
Two or More Races2821
 25%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Wilmington Middle School

Students at Wilmington Middle School are 83% White, 7% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Wilmington Middle School ranks 119th of 493 Massachusetts middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Wilmington Middle School usually go on to attend Wilmington High

In the 2023-24 school year, 781 students attended Wilmington Middle School.


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