John W Rogers Middle

www.rocklandschools.org

687 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

John W. Rogers Middle School, located in Rockland, Massachusetts, serves the local community as a core educational institution for students in the middle school grades. As part of the Rockland Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the transition from elementary to high school. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while encouraging students to explore their interests through a variety of subjects, extracurricular activities, and student-centered initiatives.

Beyond its academic programming, the school prioritizes the well-being of its student body by promoting a culture of inclusivity and community engagement. By utilizing its facility on Taunton Avenue, the school staff works to provide a structured yet dynamic atmosphere that prepares students for the challenges of secondary education. Through collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader Rockland community, John W. Rogers Middle School strives to develop well-rounded students who are prepared to succeed both in and out of the classroom.

687

Total Students

55.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John W Rogers Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	446
Hispanic	142
Black	48
Asian	14
Two or More	33
American Indian	4

White
446 (64.9%)
Hispanic
142 (20.7%)
Black
48 (7.0%)
Two or More
33 (4.8%)
Asian
14 (2.0%)
American Indian
4 (0.6%)

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:	Rockland
Phone:	(781)878-4341
Website:	http://www.rocklandschools.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	687
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 5 177

Grade 6 175

Grade 7 147

Grade 8 188