Birchland Park

50 Hanward Hill
East Longmeadow, MA 01028

sites.google.com/eastlongmeadowma.gov/birchlandpark/home

590 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Birchland Park Middle School, located at 50 Hanward Hill in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for adolescent education in the local community. As a middle school, it focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school, fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of students during their formative middle-grade years. The school is committed to maintaining a robust curriculum that prepares students for the rigor of high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

In addition to its core academic programming, Birchland Park emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded educational experience. Through its communication platforms, the school keeps families informed about district initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, and student-centered events. By prioritizing a collaborative relationship between teachers, parents, and students, Birchland Park aims to cultivate a supportive school culture that helps every student reach their full potential within the East Longmeadow school district.

590

Total Students

54.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birchland Park
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	79
Black	19
Asian	32
Two or More	32
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
425 (72.2%)
Hispanic
79 (13.4%)
Asian
32 (5.4%)
Two or More
32 (5.4%)
Black
19 (3.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (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:	East Longmeadow
Phone:	(413)525-5480
Website:	http://sites.google.com/eastlongmeadowma.gov/birchlandpark/home
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	590
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 6 187

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 197