Parthum Middle School

255 East Haverhill Street
Lawrence, MA 01841

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

585 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Parthum Middle School, located at 255 East Haverhill Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a public school serving the Lawrence Public Schools district. As part of a district that has undergone significant educational transformation, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment designed to prepare its diverse student body for high school and beyond. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive culture intended to help middle-school-aged students navigate their formative years both academically and socially.

As a member of the Lawrence Public Schools community, Parthum Middle School operates with a commitment to closing achievement gaps and promoting student success through high expectations and data-driven instruction. The school's official website serves as a hub for parents and guardians to access resources, stay informed about school policies, and engage with the faculty. By prioritizing community engagement and student development, the school strives to provide a robust learning experience that addresses the specific needs of the Lawrence community.

585

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Parthum Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	550
Black	11
Asian	2
Two or More	1

Hispanic
550 (94.2%)
White
20 (3.4%)
Black
11 (1.9%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
Two or More
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)691-7224
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	585
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 5 130

Grade 6 144

Grade 7 156

Grade 8 155