2023 Best Public Middle Schools in Middlesex County

• Marlborough, MA•

• Public School•

• 6-12

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  Rating 3.81 out of 5  258 reviews

Senior: As I prepare to graduate from AMSA, I leave grateful for the experiences and opportunities they have provided me with. A caring, involved administration and teachers that want to see you succeed. There is always a chance for you to be more involved in the school and to challenge yourself more. AMSA has been a great school for me and I would recommend it for anyone that either already has a strong work ethic or is looking to learn that before entering into their college and professional careers. It is a school that prepares you for college, but also for your career, for friendships and relationships, and personal development. 10/10!... Read 258 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 966

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Weston Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

• grade A+

• Students 464

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Lexington Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.2 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: The school overall is great! There are great teachers there and they do a great job of keeping students engaged and making the school fun for everyone. - Su... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 912

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Hopkinton Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  8 reviews

Alum: I have enjoyed each of my 3years at Hopkinton Middle School. The start of my career was rough, but thanks to the resources offered at HMS, I entered my second year with refreshed energy and an improved outlook on my middle school career. I have been eager to continue challenging myself and my potential ever since. I applied my new life lessons and not only improved my academic performance but expanded my horizons. Inspired by conquering my own failures, I found not only personal success, but also ways to educate and benefit others.... Read 8 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 922

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Wayland Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Now that I am a middle school teacher myself, I see how incredible Wayland Middle School really was for me and every student there. The science team especially, in my time, was what prompted me to pursue science as a career, and now I've ended up teaching myself. The field trips, teachers, school spirit, are all unique and not something you find in many places. Appreciate what you have, the learning you get here will stick with you for life.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 642

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Winchester Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I think that McCall is a wonderful school. It has great teachers who care about their students and plenty of time to do homework. The only thing that is a problem is diversity. Most of the kids are white, in my time at McCall there haven't been racist comments but I do believe that the diversity needs to change. I would love to have all different types of people at school. Other than that it is a really wonderful school.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,084

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Lexington Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Parent: The staff responsiveness (teachers, administration, counselors, etc) was amazing throughout middle school. They have a wonderful way of encouraging independence & self-advocacy in students & we saw our student grow tremendously in this respect. The teachers make themselves accessible. The school counselor was phenomenal, both caring & proactive. The hard part was social, the students tend to segregate themselves over time, mostly racially. It's also challenging for anyone with cultural differences and for the socially awkward. More student & parent programs encouraging speaking out against bullying may help prevent some of the bullying and cliques inherent in middle school. More educational programs about diversity and acceptance may help too, given the relative lack of diversity in the student population. The social environment can be challenging, but the school itself otherwise rocks.... Read 13 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 881

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Newton Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Teachers and staff are amazing, special education is hands down the best we have ever experienced. They meet your kid where they are at rather than fitting them into a program that doesn’t work. They use a case management system for special Ed and go the extra mile on everything!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 794

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Belmont Public Schools, MA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Chenery was an amazing learning environment, with some of the best teachers I've ever experienced! The teaching was very creative and helped make every subject interesting. I feel that I actually learned at Chenery, I didn't just memorize information for tests. The curriculum was detailed and engaging. Everybody was super supportive!... Read 4 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,410

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, MA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I'm a current student (8th grade) at RJ Grey. I've met some amazing people here, but the academic pressure is a little too much; this year, I can work on homework for a little over five hours. Despite this, the academics are fantastic and this place taught me how to become a better student. My teachers are all great. I do like (most) of the food here. I'm in band, and the band program is great. I haven't done any sports, but I've heard that it's also really good.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 831

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Westford Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Middle School Student: I currently am going into seventh grade and I have heard and seen great things the teachers are enthusiastic and love their jobs. they have few issues, the pa's are VERY strict, at least while I am here. I am included in most of the sports and arts programs, I do musicals, band, track.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 533

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Carlisle, MA•

• Public School•

• PK, K-8

• grade A+

• Students 579

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Newton Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: My daughter started middle school during the pandemic. The staff and students handled the transition last year well and she came out of the experience with new friends and academic growth in English Language Arts. Although she did well in math, she did have less growth. This year, she is having another positive experience. She is independent and driven.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 956

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Westford Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 601

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Newton Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.75 out of 5  4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 647

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Arlington Public Schools, MA•

• 6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Middle School Student: the teacher were AMAZING i LOVE my teacher in gobbs and they are VERY helpfull. they were a very nice people and ver good.... Read 1 review

• grade A

• Students 483

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Newton Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  1 review

• grade A

• Students 506

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Bedford Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.67 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: My son is a 7th grader at John Glenn and loves it. The quality of teaching is generally excellent, with enthusiastic, intelligent, motivated teachers. He loves the 6-day class schedule, although it did take a little getting used to. In addition, his MCAS precentages have improved into the exceeds category, showing objective improvement. Socially, the dances have been a bit hit or miss, but middle schoolnis a tough social age. The arts programming is excellent, music, stage, etc .... No issue with drugs, vaping, or the like to speak of. Good sports for a middle school as well. As a parent, we were not sure what to expect, but have been very pleased.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 611

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Cambridge Public Schools, MA•

• PK, K-8

• grade A

• Students 420

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Arlington Public Schools, MA•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We're really happy with the experience we had at the Ottoson. My child found the school to be welcoming, the children to be friendly and non judgemental, the clubs and extracurricular activities to be outstanding, they had an excellent music program as well, and the real standout was the teachers. All of my child's teachers were dedicated, really kind and just amazing educators. My child felt emotionally secure at OMS. I think it's an excellent school that really puts the kids first. The building could use an overhaul but my child really enjoyed her time at the Ottoson, and she will really miss her core teachers, her art and computer science teachers, the orchestra director and the librarian. It is a great school.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 892

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Natick Public Schools, MA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: Wilson is a good school, I am going into seventh grade this year. The one improvements me and all of my friends would like would be recess. Even if we had to add twenty minutes to the end of the school day, we would really like that.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 818

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Nashoba Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.25 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: Great school, close community. The teachers, admin staff care about the kids development and it shows.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 300

• Student-teacher ratio 11:1

• Chelmsford Public Schools, MA•

• 5-8

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  Rating 4 out of 5  3 reviews

Middle School Student: I go this school and all I can say is that everyone is very very nice and it is a great learning space the provides after school activities and days were students can have fun while learning. This school makes it a goal to make sure everyone kid being treated fairly by using PRIDE. This stand for Perseverance, Respect, integrity, Dedication , and Empathy. We are currently in the middle of raising can food for the food bank in Chelmsford. So, I love this school and am so sad that I going t be leaving it very soon.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 728

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Sudbury Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.4 out of 5  10 reviews

Middle School Student: There are some good teachers, but it's like winning the lottery if you get a good one, it rarely happens. The food here is the same as the teachers, there are some good foods and some horrible foods, but at least the lunch staff are very nice. There are a variety of clubs and after-school activities, so there is something for everyone. The music program is very good. It has very nice, fun, and awesome teachers (Ms. L-A). Curtis respects all religions and races, and there is no school on religious holidays, which the nearby towns do not do. The sports program is great, they provide uniforms and transportation, so you only pay a small fee to join. They are very worried about kid's safety at Curtis.... Read 10 reviews

• grade A

• Students 910

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Ashland Public Schools, MA•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Niche User: The teachers are amazing. The students are very kind and the things that are taught are very useful.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 671

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1