Jabish Middle School

62 North Washington Street
Belchertown, MA 01007

www.belchertownps.org

343 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Jabish Brook Middle School (JBMS) serves as the primary middle school for students in grades 6 through 8 within the Belchertown Public Schools district in Massachusetts. Located on North Washington Street, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students, encouraging them to become active and responsible members of the school community.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Belchertown Public Schools system, utilizing district-wide resources to enhance learning outcomes. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to essential resources, faculty information, and updates on extracurricular programs. By balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities, Jabish Brook Middle School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

343

Total Students

25.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jabish Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	26
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
292 (85.1%)
Hispanic
26 (7.6%)
Two or More
15 (4.4%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Belchertown
Phone:	(413)323-0433
Website:	http://www.belchertownps.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
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 7 166

Grade 8 177