Normandin Middle School

normandin.newbedfordschools.org/

990 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Normandin Middle School, located at 81 Felton Street in New Bedford, Massachusetts, is a key component of the New Bedford Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social and emotional development. As part of a diverse urban school system, Normandin focuses on preparing its students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while addressing the unique needs of its local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Normandin Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and student support services. The school utilizes various resources to promote inclusivity and academic growth, striving to create a safe, supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. By leveraging partnerships within the New Bedford educational framework, Normandin aims to empower its diverse student body to succeed both academically and as responsible members of their community.

990

Total Students

83.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Normandin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	388
Black	112
Asian	14
Two or More	41
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
427 (43.1%)
Hispanic
388 (39.2%)
Black
112 (11.3%)
Two or More
41 (4.1%)
Asian
14 (1.4%)
American Indian
7 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)985-4300
Website:	http://normandin.newbedfordschools.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	990
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	83.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 6 308

Grade 7 335

Grade 8 347