Dr Paul Nettle

503 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The **Dr. Paul Nettle Middle School**, located at 150 Boardman Street in Haverhill, Massachusetts, is part of the Haverhill Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning community for its diverse student population.

As a member of the Haverhill school system, the Nettle Middle School follows the district’s broader mission to prepare students for success in an ever-evolving global society. The school utilizes its facilities and resources to offer a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during their formative years. For parents and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the Haverhill Public Schools website at [http://www.haverhill-ps.org](http://www.haverhill-ps.org).

503

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr Paul Nettle
Demographic	Student Count
White	183
Hispanic	271
Black	26
Asian	12
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
271 (53.9%)
White
183 (36.4%)
Black
26 (5.2%)
Asian
12 (2.4%)
Two or More
10 (2.0%)
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:	Haverhill
Phone:	(978)374-5792
Website:	http://www.haverhill-ps.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 5 109

Grade 6 120

Grade 7 144

Grade 8 130