Arlington Middle School

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

543 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Arlington Middle School, located at 150 Arlington Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a key institution within the Lawrence Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional growth. As part of a diverse urban school district, Arlington Middle School emphasizes community engagement and works to provide a comprehensive educational experience that prepares its student body for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Lawrence Public Schools, focusing on high expectations and equitable access to rigorous curriculum. By utilizing the resources provided through their official district portal, families can access information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and various support services designed to enhance student achievement. Through its commitment to a supportive learning culture, Arlington Middle School strives to empower its students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens within their community.

543

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arlington Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	524
Black	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Hispanic
524 (97.4%)
White
9 (1.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.6%)
Black
1 (0.2%)
American Indian
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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)975-5930
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	543
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
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 97

Grade 6 152

Grade 7 159

Grade 8 135