Keith Middle School

keith.newbedfordschools.org/

949 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Keith Middle School, located at 225 Hathaway Blvd in New Bedford, Massachusetts, serves as a prominent public middle school within the New Bedford Public Schools district. Situated in a building that was once home to the historic New Bedford High School, the campus offers a blend of traditional architecture and modern educational facilities. The school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the preparation of students for success in high school and beyond.

The school’s academic program is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body through a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, arts, and technology integration. Beyond the classroom, Keith Middle School encourages student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and clubs that promote community building and school spirit. By prioritizing communication between faculty, families, and the community, the school strives to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a safe and structured setting.

949

Total Students

89.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	338
Hispanic	370
Black	172
Asian	9
Two or More	57
American Indian	2

Hispanic
370 (39.0%)
White
338 (35.7%)
Black
172 (18.1%)
Two or More
57 (6.0%)
Asian
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (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:	New Bedford
Phone:	(508)997-4511
Website:	http://keith.newbedfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	949
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 6 327

Grade 7 318

Grade 8 304