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West Middle School

271 West St, Brockton, MA, 02301

About West Middle School

In Brockton, Massachusetts, West Middle School is a public middle school for grades 6–8. The school has about 490 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15:1. This means that students have structured classrooms and access to help with their lessons. West Middle School focuses on core academics, getting students involved, and extra programs to improve learning outcomes. The school has a very diverse student body, with most of the students being from minority groups, which is in line with Brockton's demographics. According to data from USA News, about 14% of students are good at math and 20% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). The funding is in line with the district's average and helps pay for student services and instructional materials. The school's accessibility is helped by the fact that Brockton is a community-oriented place with relatively cheap housing. West Middle School's strengths are its steady enrollment, diverse learning environment and dedication to improving academics, making it one of the top schools in Massachusetts

West Middle School Contact Information

Address

271 West St, Brockton, MA, 02301

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Phone

(508) 580-7381

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 20% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
492
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 112 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at West Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:35 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 19.51%
Asian 1.22%
Hispanic 17.28%
Black 55.89%
Two+ Races 5.89%
Native Am. 0.2%
White
19.51%
Asian
1.22%
Hispanic
17.28%
Black
55.89%
Two+ Races
5.89%
Native Am.
0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 492
49.59%
244 Female
50.41%
248 Male

Student Population

492 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

123 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

West Springfield Middle School is listed among the top-rated public schools in the West Springfield School District, indicating community recognition of its educational quality relative to other district schools

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of help with learning are available at West Middle School?

Ans. The school offers help with both schoolwork and behavior.

Q2. Does the school stress that students are responsible?

Ans. School programs teach kids how to be responsible and self-disciplined.

Q3. Are there chances to learn more?

A. Students can learn more through clubs and activities.

Q4. Is there help with counseling?

Counseling services help students stay healthy and plan for the future.

Q5. What does the school do to keep in touch with families?

Ans. Digital platforms and meetings keep families up to date.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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