Gerard A. Guilmette

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

485 Students

Elementary School 1st - 4th

School Overview

The Gerard A. Guilmette Middle School, located at 80 Bodwell Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is part of the Lawrence Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a structured learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and college and career readiness. The institution is committed to implementing high-quality instruction and leveraging data-driven strategies to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of high school and beyond.

As part of the broader Lawrence school community, the Guilmette Middle School emphasizes collaboration between educators, families, and the community to support student success. The school provides a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities, aiming to cultivate critical thinking and civic responsibility. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and achievement, the school strives to empower its students to reach their full potential within a safe and supportive educational setting.

485

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gerard A. Guilmette
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	458
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
458 (94.4%)
White
12 (2.5%)
Black
6 (1.2%)
Asian
5 (1.0%)
Two or More
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)686-8150
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	1st - 4th
Total Students:	485
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 115

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 138

Grade 4 128