SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

A

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

62%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

62%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, E W Thurston Middle Meets Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

56%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

70%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

60%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

56%
35%

ELA Proficiency

70%
49%

Science Proficiency

60%
38%

MA Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
6%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
5%

MA Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.32 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.49 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.45 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$179,762

MA Average: $114,796

Unemployment Rate

2.3%

MA Average: 5.2%

Median Home value

$884,618

MA Average: $589,814

Median Rent

$2,274 /mo

MA Average: $1,795

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

95.8%

MA Average: 91.1%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

12:1

MA Average: 11:1

Number of Teachers

55

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$122,465

Average for all teachers in Westwood

Student to Counselor Ratio

165:1

MA Average: 237:1

Number of Support Staff

6

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

0

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

0

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

100%

MA Average: 94%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

82%

MA Average: 83%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

5

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

0

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

View incidents of bullying by victim type

Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$14841 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$9.92

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

75%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

12%

Black

2%

Latino

6%

Multiracial

4%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

9%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

0%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

0%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

0%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

23%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Middle Schools Nearest to E W Thurston Middle

Explore nearby middle schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 35%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Distance: 3.3 mi
Dedham Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Distance: 3.4 mi
Pollard Middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 70%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Distance: 4.0 mi
High Rock School

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 70%
  • Distance: 4.0 mi
Thomas Blake Middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 67%
  • Distance: 4.4 mi
Ohrenberger School

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Distance: 4.7 mi
Bird Middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Distance: 4.9 mi
Eleanor N Johnson Middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 59%
  • Distance: 5.0 mi
Dover-sherborn Regional Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 74%
  • Projected Test Scores: 72%
  • Distance: 5.2 mi
Wm H Galvin Middle

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Distance: 5.2 mi