Located in one of this country's most historic towns, Concord, Massachusetts, Middlesex aspires to help its students "find their promise" through immersion in a rigorous academic program, extraordinary extracurricular programs in arts and athletics, and a commitment to service."
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Middlesex School
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| Definition of Terms | ||
| School Focus | College Preparatory | College Preparatory |
| Grades Offered. | 9-12 | 9-12 |
| School Type | Co-ed | Co-ed |
| Support for ADD/ADHD Students | No | No |
| Religious Affiliation | Non-denominational | Non-denominational |
| Year Founded | 1901 | 1906 |
| Campus Size | 350 acres | 125 acres |
| Student Body | ||
| Enrollment | 375 students | 296 students |
| Percent Students of Color | 29% | 18% |
| Percent International Students | 9% | 18% |
| Percent Students Boarding | 70% | 69% |
| Average SAT Score | 2080 | * National Avg. »View |
| SAT range (25th-75th percentile) | 1970 - 2200 | - |
| Offers Post-Grad Year | No | No |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Saturday Classes | Yes | No |
| Frequency of Saturday Classes | Weekly | Less than once a month |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual | Casual |
| Average Class Size | 12 students | 12 *National School Avg. » 20 |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:5 | 1:7 |
| # of AP/Advanced Courses Offered | 22 | 13 |
| ESL Courses Offered | No | Yes |
| % Faculty with Advanced Degree | 74% | 64% |
| Summer Program Offered | Yes | Yes |
| Finances | ||
| Endowment Size | $137 million | $14 million |
| Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) | $48,390 | $42,800 |
| Yearly Tuition (Day Students) | $38,710 | $23,900 |
| Percent Students on Financial Aid | 30% | 33% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $36,000 | $18,500 |
| Merit Scholarships Offered | No | No |
| Admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan. 15 | Jan. 15 |
| Accepts Standardized Application | Yes | No |
| SSAT Required | Yes | Yes |
| Average Percentile SSAT | 86% | - |
| Acceptance Rate | 19% | 60% |
| Director of Admissions | Douglas C. Price | |
Course Listings: |
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| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses | |
Sports: |
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| Total Interscholastic Sports Offered | 16 | 13 |
Interscholastic Sports
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| Alpine Skiing | Baseball | |
| Basketball | Crew | |
| Cross Country | Field Hockey | |
| Football | Golf | |
| Ice Hockey | Lacrosse | |
| Soccer | Softball | |
| Squash | Tennis | |
| Track and Field | Wrestling | |
College Matriculation: |
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| Year: 2010-2011 | 10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
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| Dartmouth College | 7 | |
| Harvard University | 7 | |
| Bucknell University | 6 | |
| Bates College, GWU, Trinity, Vanderbilt | 5 | |
| Columbia University | 4 | |
| Middlebury College | 4 | |
| MIT | 4 | |
| University of Pennslyvania | 4 | |
| Wellesley College | 4 | |
| Wesleyan University | 4 | |
| Link to Matriculation Data | ||
School Notes:
- Critical thinking, academic rigor and depth unusual for a small school, and a sprited community define Middlesex School. Situated on a rural campus of 350 acres just 20 miles west of Boston, the School enrolls 375 students from 32 states and 16 countries. Thirty percent of the students receive financial aid. Students pursue academic excellence in small, intellectually rigorous, Socratic classes. The challenging curriculum includes preparation in 22 Advanced Placement subject areas. Middlesex's unique location permits its students and faculty to draw on the extensive opportunities of a major urban center.
- School accreditations: New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC)
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Steve Carell - Actor
- William Weld - Former Governor of Massachusetts
- Bill Richardson - Governor of New Mexico
- William Hurt - Academy Award Winning Actor
- Anthony Lake - Executive Director, Unicef
- Li Chung Pei - Architect
- Cass Sunstein - Head of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs
- Jessica Tuck - Actress
- Martin Hoffman - US Secretary of the Army
- Conrad Aiken - Author
- Profile last updated: 02/02/2012
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