Marshall Simonds Middle

www.burlingtonpublicschools.org

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Marshall Simonds Middle School (MSMS), located at 114 Winn Street in Burlington, Massachusetts, serves as the primary middle school for the Burlington Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment for students in grades 6 through 8. By focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, MSMS emphasizes a balanced approach that integrates core academic subjects—such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective offerings, arts, and physical education to promote well-rounded student growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Marshall Simonds Middle School places a strong emphasis on community, character development, and student engagement. The school encourages participation in extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, aiming to help students build confidence and strong social connections. As part of the Burlington Public Schools system, the institution strives to maintain high standards of teaching while utilizing modern educational technology and collaborative teaching practices to ensure that every student is prepared for the transition to Burlington High School.

848

Total Students

73.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Marshall Simonds Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	90
Black	63
Asian	132
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
519 (61.3%)
Asian
132 (15.6%)
Hispanic
90 (10.6%)
Black
63 (7.4%)
Two or More
39 (4.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Burlington
Phone:	(781)270-1781
Website:	http://www.burlingtonpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 6 279

Grade 7 280

Grade 8 289