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Stoneham Central Middle School

101 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180 · (781) 279-3840 · Middlesex County
GRADES 05–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL689 STUDENTS
Enrollment
689
Middle
DISTRICT 390 · STATE 547
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
66 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.3:1 · STATE 11.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
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 5
170
Grade 6
178
Grade 7
157
Grade 8
184
Student demographics
White
74%
DISTRICT 73% · STATE 51%
Hispanic
13%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 26%
Black
3%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 10%
Asian
5%
DISTRICT 6% · STATE 7%
Two+
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
47%
Female
53%

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Test scores

MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
45.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -16.0pp since 2016
Math
40.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -8.0pp since 2016
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
689
+2 (+0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
10.4:1
was 10.6:1
% White
74%
was 82%
% Hispanic
13%
was 8%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
5%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Stoneham Central Middle School

Stoneham Central Middle School is a middle-of-the-pack intermediate school in Stoneham, Massachusetts, operated by Stoneham. The school caters to 689 students in grades 5 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 547 students per school, that is 26% bigger than typical.

Stoneham Central Middle School is one of 6 schools operated by Stoneham, a district that teaches 2,338 students overall.

On the student-mix side, Stoneham Central Middle School lists that White students make up the majority at 74%; the rest reads as 13% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 4% multiracial, 3% Black.

On the resource side, The school reports having 66 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 10.4:1. The state averages around 11.5:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Middlesex County) reports that median household income runs about $130,847, about 60% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 5%. Across Middlesex County's 386 public schools (combined enrollment of about 215,896 students), Stoneham Central Middle School is one campus in the mix.

Robin Hood is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.8 miles from this campus. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Stoneham Central Middle School.

Stoneham Central Middle School operates from a residential location.

Looking at the recent track record. Stoneham Central Middle School's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 687 (now 689). White enrollment moved from 82% to 74% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Stoneham Central Middle School typically covers pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. 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
Stoneham Central Middle School
District
Stoneham
Address
101 Central Street, Stoneham, MA 02180
Phone
(781) 279-3840
County
Middlesex County
Level
Middle
Grade range
05–08
Total enrollment
689
Teachers (FTE)
66
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
251122001857
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Stoneham Central Middle School
What is the total enrollment at Stoneham Central Middle School?
Stoneham Central Middle School enrolls approximately 689 students in grades 05-08.
Is Stoneham Central Middle School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Stoneham Central Middle School is a middle school covering grades 05-08.
How many students per teacher at Stoneham Central Middle School?
Approximately 10.4:1 students per teacher at Stoneham Central Middle School.
What is the student diversity at Stoneham Central Middle School?
Student demographics at Stoneham Central Middle School are roughly 74% White, 13% Hispanic, 3% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
Is Stoneham Central Middle School public or private?
Stoneham Central Middle School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Stoneham.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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