Serving 601 students in grades 7-8, Sarah W Gibbons Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 601 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School's student population of 601 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
601 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Rankings
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarah W Gibbons Middle School is 0.65, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 1626 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
34%
7%
Hispanic
12%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
47%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarah W Gibbons Middle School's ranking?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School is ranked #133 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Sarah W Gibbons Middle School often compared to?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mill Pond School, Grafton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Sarah W Gibbons Middle School?
601 students attend Sarah W Gibbons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sarah W Gibbons Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarah W Gibbons Middle School?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Sarah W Gibbons Middle School offer ?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sarah W Gibbons Middle School part of?
Sarah W Gibbons Middle School is part of Westborough School District.
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