Arthur M Longsjo Middle School

School Overview
Arthur M. Longsjo Middle School, located at 98 Academy Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Fitchburg Public Schools district. Named in honor of the local Olympic cyclist Arthur M. Longsjo, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school typically serves students in the middle school grades, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social and emotional development.

As part of the Fitchburg school system, Longsjo Middle School emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student involvement. The school’s administration and faculty strive to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through classroom learning, extracurricular activities, or school-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school ensures that families remain informed about academic programming, district policies, and opportunities for involvement in the school community.
614
Total Students
54.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White111
Hispanic379
Black59
Asian19
Two or More44
American Indian2
  • Hispanic
    379 (61.7%)
  • White
    111 (18.1%)
  • Black
    59 (9.6%)
  • Two or More
    44 (7.2%)
  • Asian
    19 (3.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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: Fitchburg
Phone: (978)343-2146
Website: http://longsjo.fitchburg.k12.ma.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 614
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 6 220
Grade 7 183
Grade 8 211

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6220
Grade 7183
Grade 8211
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27945.4%
Male33554.6%