Serving 801 students in grades 6-8, O'donnell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
O'donnell Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
O'donnell Middle School's student population of 801 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
801 students
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
O'donnell Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,626 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of O'donnell Middle School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1091 out of 1626 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
8%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
31%
10%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Stoughton School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is O'donnell Middle School's ranking?
O'donnell Middle School is ranked #1091 out of 1,626 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are O'donnell Middle School often compared to?
O'donnell Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stoughton High School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend O'donnell Middle School?
801 students attend O'donnell Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of O'donnell Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of O'donnell Middle School?
O'donnell Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does O'donnell Middle School offer ?
O'donnell Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is O'donnell Middle School part of?
O'donnell Middle School is part of Stoughton School District.
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