Serving 251 students in grades 5-8, Granite Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45% (which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 54%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
251 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)45%
54%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
1%
10%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% MA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MA state average).
How many students attend Granite Valley Middle School?
251 students attend Granite Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Granite Valley Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Granite Valley Middle School?
Granite Valley Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Granite Valley Middle School offer ?
Granite Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Granite Valley Middle School part of?
Granite Valley Middle School is part of Monson School District.
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