B+ Top 37%

Nauset Regional Middle School

Grades 06-08 ORLEANS, MA

Moved down 14 places from 2024 to 2025

#131 State Rank
B District Grade
70 Route 28, ORLEANS, MA 02653
Rating sources & methodology MCAS scores from 2025 Data updated September 2026
439 Students
93% Attendance Rate
46.1 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

38% Meeting or exceeding expectations

2% exceeding expectations

English Language Arts

52.7% Meeting or exceeding expectations

11% exceeding expectations

2023 48.3% 48.3%
2024 47% 47%
2025 52.7% 52.7%

Mathematics

36% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 35.7% 35.7%
2024 41% 41%
2025 36% 36%

Science

46% Meeting or exceeding expectations

4% exceeding expectations

2023 40% 40%
2024 42% 42%
2025 46% 46%
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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 38%2%
2025English Language Arts06 49%11%
2025English Language Arts07 48%9%
2025English Language Arts08 61%13%
2025Mathematics06 42%2%
2025Mathematics07 43%9%
2025Mathematics08 23%1%
2025Science08 46%4%
2024English Language Arts06 50%22%
2024English Language Arts07 40%7%
2024English Language Arts08 51%14%
2024Mathematics06 44%2%
2024Mathematics07 42%3%
2024Mathematics08 37%2%
2024Science08 42%5%
2023English Language Arts06 48%9%
2023English Language Arts07 45%11%
2023English Language Arts08 52%13%
2023Mathematics06 31%2%
2023Mathematics07 41%5%
2023Mathematics08 35%2%
2023Science08 40%3%

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

439 students enrolled

Race/Ethnicity

White 78.8%
Hispanic 8%
Multiracial 8%
Black 4.8%
Asian 0.5%

Gender

49.7% Male
50.3% Female

Student Programs

English Learners 1.4%
Special Education 20.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch 36.9%

School Performance

Key metrics and program information

Attendance

93% Attendance Rate
23.5% Chronic Absence

Staffing

Location

70 Route 28, ORLEANS, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nauset Regional Middle School's grade rating?

Nauset Regional Middle School has earned a grade of B+, ranked #131 in Massachusetts, placing it in the top 37% 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 Nauset Regional Middle School?

Approximately 439 students are enrolled at Nauset Regional Middle School.

How does Nauset Regional Middle School perform on MCAS tests?

Based on the most recent MCAS results, Nauset Regional Middle School's proficiency rates are: CIV (38% proficient), English Language Arts (53% proficient), Mathematics (36% proficient). MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) tests measure student achievement in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

What is the attendance rate at Nauset Regional Middle School?

Nauset Regional Middle School has an attendance rate of 93%. Strong attendance is correlated with better academic outcomes.

What school district is Nauset Regional Middle School part of?

Nauset Regional Middle School is part of Nauset 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.