Raymond J Grey Junior High

rjgrey.abschools.org/

824 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

R.J. Grey Junior High School, located in Acton, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 7 and 8 as part of the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic focus and commitment to fostering a supportive community environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. With a curriculum designed to challenge students while addressing their social and emotional development, the school emphasizes both intellectual growth and the cultivation of responsible citizenship.

Beyond the classroom, R.J. Grey offers a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their personal interests and build peer connections. The school is noted for its collaborative approach, involving staff, parents, and the community to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, empathetic, and engaged learners. Through these efforts, the school aims to prepare its students for the academic rigors and personal responsibilities they will encounter in high school and beyond.

824

Total Students

67.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Raymond J Grey Junior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	405
Hispanic	80
Black	18
Asian	268
Two or More	48

White
405 (49.5%)
Asian
268 (32.7%)
Hispanic
80 (9.8%)
Two or More
48 (5.9%)
Black
18 (2.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Acton-Boxborough
Phone:	(978)264-4700
Website:	http://rjgrey.abschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	67.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 417

Grade 8 407