School Overview
Pollard Middle School, located in Needham, Massachusetts, serves as the town’s primary middle school, educating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Needham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for both the academic demands of high school and the challenges of citizenship.

Beyond its core curriculum, Pollard Middle School is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong connections within the school community. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy, Pollard strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
867
Total Students
79.1
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pollard Middle
Demographic Student Count
White625
Hispanic55
Black33
Asian105
Two or More48
  • White
    625 (72.2%)
  • Asian
    105 (12.1%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (6.4%)
  • Two or More
    48 (5.5%)
  • Black
    33 (3.8%)
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: Needham
Phone: (781)455-0480
Website: http://pollard.needham.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 867
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 79.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 442
Grade 8 425

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pollard Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 7442
Grade 8425
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pollard Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female42749.3%
Male43950.6%
Not Specified10.1%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)