C+
Average
68/100

Great Falls Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 224 Turnpike Rd, Montague, MA 01351
Overall
C+
68/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
A
Students gain 1.27 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 83rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Massachusetts schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

68
Repit Score
out of 100
237
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$32K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%83/100Students gain 1.27 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.37 in 2009–19; 79th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%97/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.27 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 53% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Massachusetts schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Massachusetts. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−22 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency28% (−21 pts vs. state avg 49%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Massachusetts state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%27%reading -27 pts, math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Hispanic10%10%reading -21 pts, math -17 pts3rd percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -28 pts, math -23 pts14th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -4 pts, math -5 pts23rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 224 Turnpike Rd
City Montague
ZIP Code 01351
District 2505270
NCES School ID 250527002386
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01351

Understanding the community around Great Falls Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,389
Per Capita Income $37,338
Poverty Rate 3.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.2%
High School or Higher 91.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $284,400
Median Rent $1,194
Owner-Occupied 80.8%
Renter-Occupied 19.2%
View full data for ZIP 01351 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Great Falls Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%
Female 42.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 78.5%
Hispanic/Latino 14.4%
Two or More Races 4.6%
Black 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 237
Teachers (FTE) 24.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Great Falls Middle?
Great Falls Middle has a Repit School Score of 68 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Great Falls Middle?
Great Falls Middle has 237 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Great Falls Middle serve?
Great Falls Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Great Falls Middle receive per student?
Great Falls Middle receives $31,689 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Great Falls Middle in 01351 ▼
Avg Home Value
$404,873
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,908
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
19.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026