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Northbridge Middle

171 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA 01588 · (508) 234-8718 · Worcester County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL394 STUDENTS
Enrollment
394
Middle
DISTRICT 613 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
33 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.5:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
120
Grade 7
129
Grade 8
145
Student demographics
White
32783%
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
4812%
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 26%
Black
51%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 10%
Asian
72%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 7%
Two+
62%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Native American
10%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
21755%
Female
17745%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
32.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -18.0pp since 2016
Math
34.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -12.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
394
-329 (-46%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
11.8:1
was 14.8:1
% White
83%
was 87%
% Hispanic
12%
was 7%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
2%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Northbridge Middle

Northbridge Middle operates as a modestly sized middle school in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, part of Northbridge. Current enrollment sits at 394 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 28% leaner than the state mean of about 547.

Within Northbridge, which oversees 3 schools and 1,838 students, Northbridge Middle is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Northbridge Middle lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (83%). Other groups include 12% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 73% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at school resources, Northbridge Middle shows 33 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 11.8:1. The state averages about 11.5:1, putting this campus right in line with peers.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Worcester County put median household income runs about $95,939, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Worcester County's 257 public schools (combined enrollment of about 121,490 students), Northbridge Middle is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Northbridge High, around 0.5 miles off. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Northbridge Middle operates from a suburban location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Northbridge Middle has shrank 46%, going from 723 students in 2018 to 394 in 2025. Hispanic enrollment moved from 7% to 12% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.8:1 in 2018 to 11.8:1 today.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Worcester County at a glance

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Population
867,788
Census ACS
Median income
$95,939
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
40%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
257
121,490 students

Quick facts

School name
Northbridge Middle
District
Northbridge
Address
171 Linwood Avenue, Whitinsville, MA 01588
Phone
(508) 234-8718
County
Worcester County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
394
Teachers (FTE)
33
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250894002591
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Northbridge
Other schools in Whitinsville
Nearby schools

Frequently asked questions

About Northbridge Middle
How large is Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle enrolls approximately 394 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Northbridge Middle serve?
Northbridge Middle serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Northbridge Middle is approximately 11.8:1 (33 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle reports a student body of 83% White, 12% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Northbridge Middle?
Northbridge Middle is overseen by Northbridge in Worcester County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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