B.F. Butler Middle School

butler.lowell.k12.ma.us

516 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Benjamin F. Butler Middle School, located at 1140 Gorham Street in Lowell, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Lowell Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the rigors of high school and beyond by maintaining high academic standards and providing a range of extracurricular opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

The school’s website serves as a primary hub for communication between the faculty, administration, and the surrounding community. It provides families with essential information regarding curriculum standards, district policies, and upcoming events. By prioritizing active parent involvement and community engagement, the Butler Middle School aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to succeed within a diverse and inclusive urban educational setting.

516

Total Students

39.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for B.F. Butler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	94
Hispanic	213
Black	35
Asian	154
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

Hispanic
213 (41.3%)
Asian
154 (29.8%)
White
94 (18.2%)
Black
35 (6.8%)
Two or More
19 (3.7%)
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:	Lowell
Phone:	(978)937-8973
Website:	http://butler.lowell.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
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 5 125

Grade 6 141

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 129