James Sullivan Middle School

sullivan.lowell.k12.ma.us

625 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

James Sullivan Middle School, located on Draper Street in Lowell, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Lowell Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, personal development, and community engagement for its diverse student population. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its middle-grade students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to become responsible and thoughtful citizens.

The school places a strong emphasis on maintaining a collaborative culture that involves students, families, and dedicated faculty members. Through its online platform, the school provides resources and updates to ensure clear communication with the community, highlighting its focus on transparency and student success. As a vital part of the Lowell educational landscape, James Sullivan Middle School works to provide a well-rounded experience that balances traditional academics with the social and emotional needs of middle schoolers.

625

Total Students

50.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James Sullivan Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	309
Black	34
Asian	72
Two or More	17
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
309 (49.4%)
White
189 (30.2%)
Asian
72 (11.5%)
Black
34 (5.4%)
Two or More
17 (2.7%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)
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:	Lowell
Phone:	(978)937-8993
Website:	http://sullivan.lowell.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	625
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 5 147

Grade 6 174

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 157