Hingham Middle School

1103 Main Street
Hingham, MA 02043

www.hinghamschools.org/o/hms

798 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hingham Middle School, located at 1103 Main Street in Hingham, Massachusetts, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The facility is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, balancing a strong core curriculum with a variety of elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond academics, Hingham Middle School places a significant emphasis on the social and emotional well-being of its students. The school culture promotes community values, character development, and active participation in extracurricular activities, ranging from athletics to arts and academic clubs. By maintaining high standards of excellence and promoting a culture of inclusivity, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of Hingham High School but also for success as responsible, engaged citizens in their community.

798

Total Students

68.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hingham Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	678
Hispanic	48
Black	11
Asian	26
Two or More	35

White
678 (85.0%)
Hispanic
48 (6.0%)
Two or More
35 (4.4%)
Asian
26 (3.3%)
Black
11 (1.4%)

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:	Hingham
Phone:	(781)741-1550
Website:	http://www.hinghamschools.org/o/hms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
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 6 274

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 257