C+
Average
64/100

Northbridge Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 171 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA 01588
Overall
C+
64/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Massachusetts
Growth
B
Students gain 1.16 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

64
Repit Score
out of 100
432
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$52K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1000.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.16 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.08 in 2009–19; 67th percentile in Massachusetts (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% 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 −24 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 proficiency53% (−0 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (−4 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
White53%46%reading -6 pts, math -10 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%35%reading +11 pts, math +7 pts61st percentile (list)
Multiracial65%45%reading +7 pts, math -9 pts55th percentile (list)
Low-income32%27%reading +1 pts, math +0 pts40th 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 171 Linwood Avenue
City Whitinsville
ZIP Code 01588
District 2508940
NCES School ID 250894002591
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 01588

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $88,487
Per Capita Income $44,264
Poverty Rate 10.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 44.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.6%
High School or Higher 94.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $360,300
Median Rent $1,134
Owner-Occupied 63.2%
Renter-Occupied 36.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Northbridge Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.1%
Hispanic/Latino 12.5%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More Races 1.9%
Black 0.5%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 432
Teachers (FTE) 38.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle has a Repit School Score of 64 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 Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle has 432 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
What grades does Northbridge Middle serve?
Northbridge Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Northbridge Middle receive per student?
Northbridge Middle receives $52,219 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Northbridge Middle in 01588 ▼
Avg Home Value
$432,647
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,575
1-Year Change
+1.4%
% Renters
36.8%

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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