Hastings Middle

415 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hastings Middle School, located at 30 School Street in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Fairhaven Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. As part of the broader Fairhaven school community, Hastings strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, critical thinking, and a sense of civic responsibility.

The school benefits from being part of a close-knit coastal community, often leveraging its location to engage students in local history and community-based learning. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, providing access to resources, academic policies, and district-wide information. By focusing on both student achievement and personal growth, Hastings Middle School serves as a foundational pillar in the Fairhaven educational system, aiming to cultivate well-rounded students equipped with the tools necessary for future success.

415

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hastings Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	341
Hispanic	28
Black	10
Asian	11
Two or More	21
American Indian	4

White
341 (82.2%)
Hispanic
28 (6.7%)
Two or More
21 (5.1%)
Asian
11 (2.7%)
Black
10 (2.4%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)

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:	Fairhaven
Phone:	(508)979-4063
Website:	http://fairhavenps.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 6 132

Grade 7 140

Grade 8 143