Miles River Middle

787 Bay Rd
Hamilton, MA 01982

www.hwschools.net

391 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Miles River Middle School, located in Hamilton, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Hamilton-Wenham Regional School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, focusing on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. By balancing a rigorous core curriculum with a variety of elective offerings, the school aims to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility, preparing students for the transition to the high school level.

Beyond the classroom, Miles River Middle School emphasizes a strong sense of community and social-emotional development. The school encourages student participation in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help to cultivate well-rounded individuals. Supported by a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, think critically, and contribute positively to their school culture.

391

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Miles River Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	329
Hispanic	27
Black	4
Asian	18
Two or More	13

White
329 (84.1%)
Hispanic
27 (6.9%)
Asian
18 (4.6%)
Two or More
13 (3.3%)
Black
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:	Hamilton-Wenham
Phone:	(978)468-0362
Website:	http://www.hwschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 6 135

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 120