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Robert H. Adams Middle School

323 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA 01746 · (508) 429-0657 · Middlesex County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL626 STUDENTS
Enrollment
626
Middle
DISTRICT 672 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
180
Grade 7
222
Grade 8
224
Student demographics
White
48778%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
447%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 26%
Black
61%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 10%
Asian
559%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 7%
Two+
274%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 5%
Native American
41%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 0%
Pacific Islander
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
32552%
Female
29948%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
66.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -8.0pp since 2016
Math
67.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -2.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
626
-51 (-8%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.5:1
was 13.0:1
% White
78%
was 84%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
9%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Robert H. Adams Middle School

Located at 323 Woodland Street, in Holliston, Massachusetts, Robert H. Adams Middle School is a mid-tier junior high that educates 626 students (grades 6 through 8), part of Holliston.

Across the 4 schools in Holliston (2,689 students total), Robert H. Adams Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Robert H. Adams Middle School shows that 78% of the student body identifies as White. The remainder reads as 9% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is considerably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 67%.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Robert H. Adams Middle School records 50 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 12.5:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 11.5:1, putting Robert H. Adams Middle School higher than the state norm the norm.

In the area at large, census data for Middlesex County shows median household earnings sit near $130,847, roughly 60% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. In all, Middlesex County runs 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), of which Robert H. Adams Middle School is one.

The closest other public school is Placentino Elementary, roughly 0.2 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Robert H. Adams Middle School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count declined 8%: 677 students in 2018 compared to 626 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 84% to 78% over that span.

On the community side, the feed for Robert H. Adams Middle School typically covers school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

Middlesex County at a glance

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Population
1,638,365
Census ACS
Median income
$130,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
60%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
386
215,896 students

Quick facts

School name
Robert H. Adams Middle School
District
Holliston
Address
323 Woodland Street, Holliston, MA 01746
Phone
(508) 429-0657
County
Middlesex County
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
626
Teachers (FTE)
50
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
250624001304
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Robert H. Adams Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Robert H. Adams Middle School?
Robert H. Adams Middle School enrolls approximately 626 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Robert H. Adams Middle School serve?
Robert H. Adams Middle School serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Robert H. Adams Middle School have?
Robert H. Adams Middle School employs 50 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.
What is the student diversity at Robert H. Adams Middle School?
Student demographics at Robert H. Adams Middle School are roughly 78% White, 7% Hispanic, 1% Black, 9% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Robert H. Adams Middle School public or private?
Robert H. Adams Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Holliston.
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