Albert F Ford Middle School

www.acushnetschools.us

403 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Albert F. Ford Middle School, located at 708 Middle Road in Acushnet, Massachusetts, serves as the primary middle school for the Acushnet Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 5 through 8. By emphasizing a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting both critical thinking and social-emotional development.

As part of the broader Acushnet school community, the facility works closely with local families to maintain a collaborative educational atmosphere. The school utilizes its official district website to keep parents and guardians informed about academic standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide initiatives. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, community involvement, and a focus on student-centered learning, Albert F. Ford Middle School strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential.

403

Total Students

31.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert F Ford Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	359
Hispanic	20
Black	6
Asian	4
Two or More	12
American Indian	2

White
359 (89.1%)
Hispanic
20 (5.0%)
Two or More
12 (3.0%)
Black
6 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Acushnet
Phone:	(508)998-0265
Website:	http://www.acushnetschools.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
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 5 91

Grade 6 122

Grade 7 100

Grade 8 90