C+ Top 63%

Hastings Middle School

Grades 06-08 FAIRHAVEN, MA

Moved down 87 places from 2024 to 2025

#223 State Rank
C+ District Grade
30 School Street, FAIRHAVEN, MA 02719
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
404 Students
93.8% Attendance Rate
39 Composite Score

MCAS score comparisons

Students meeting or exceeding expectations · 2025 results

Each subject shows the average of published grade percentages, without weighting by enrollment. The bars compare available years on a 0–100% scale. Grade coverage and student groups can change between years.

CIV

34% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

39% Meeting or exceeding expectations

3.3% exceeding expectations

2023 37.3% 37.3%
2024 37.3% 37.3%
2025 39% 39%

Mathematics

40.3% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 45.7% 45.7%
2024 48% 48%
2025 40.3% 40.3%

Science

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

2023 44% 44%
2024 49% 49%
2025 38% 38%
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Available grade results for the latest 3 published years. An em dash means the value was not published.
YearSubjectGradeMeeting+Exceeding
2025CIV08 34%3%
2025English Language Arts06 38%2%
2025English Language Arts07 41%4%
2025English Language Arts08 38%4%
2025Mathematics06 34%2%
2025Mathematics07 47%8%
2025Mathematics08 40%2%
2025Science08 38%2%
2024English Language Arts06 36%4%
2024English Language Arts07 40%4%
2024English Language Arts08 36%2%
2024Mathematics06 41%5%
2024Mathematics07 46%5%
2024Mathematics08 57%1%
2024Science08 49%2%
2023English Language Arts06 40%4%
2023English Language Arts07 39%1%
2023English Language Arts08 33%4%
2023Mathematics06 42%2%
2023Mathematics07 48%2%
2023Mathematics08 47%7%
2023Science08 44%6%

MCAS subject percentages differ from the composite school rating, which combines available academic and school indicators. Letter grades and state ranks compare schools at the same level. A rank change describes relative position, not a percentage-point change in test scores. Read the rating methodology.

Student Demographics

404 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 80.2%
Hispanic 8.4%
Multiracial 5.4%
Black 2.5%
Asian 2.5%

Gender

51.2% Male
48.8% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 0.7%
Special Education 16.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch 38.4%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93.8% Attendance Rate
19.2% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

30 School Street, FAIRHAVEN, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hastings Middle School's grade rating?

Hastings Middle School has earned a grade of C+, ranked #223 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 63% of Massachusetts Middle schools. This rating is based on 2025 MCAS test scores, attendance rates, and other performance metrics from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

How many students attend Hastings Middle School?

Approximately 404 students are enrolled at Hastings Middle School.

How does Hastings Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Hastings Middle School's proficiency rates are: CIV (34% proficient), English Language Arts (39% proficient), Mathematics (40% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Hastings Middle School?

Hastings Middle School has an attendance rate of 93.8%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Hastings Middle School part of?

Hastings Middle School is part of Fairhaven School District. For enrollment information, contact the district office or visit the school's website. Enrollment typically requires proof of residency within the district boundaries.

How are Massachusetts school ratings calculated?

School ratings are calculated using multiple data points from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), including MCAS test scores (proficiency and growth), attendance rates, graduation rates (for high schools), and student-teacher ratios. Schools are ranked by percentile against similar schools statewide.