Serving 428 students in grades 6-8, Hastings Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hastings Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hastings Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hastings Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
3%
10%
White
84%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hastings Middle School's ranking?
Hastings Middle School is ranked #950 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Hastings Middle School?
428 students attend Hastings Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Hastings Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hastings Middle School?
Hastings Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hastings Middle School offer ?
Hastings Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hastings Middle School part of?
Hastings Middle School is part of Fairhaven School District.
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