South End Middle School

36 Margaret Street
Springfield, MA 01105

sps.springfield.ma.us

163 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South End Middle School, located at 36 Margaret Street in Springfield, Massachusetts, is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. The school serves the diverse student population of the South End neighborhood, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school education that prepares students for the transition to high school. By operating within the city's broader educational framework, the school emphasizes core academic standards while fostering a supportive environment aimed at student growth and social-emotional development.

As a public institution, South End Middle School utilizes the resources and curriculum guidelines provided by the Springfield Public Schools system to ensure alignment with state educational requirements. The school serves as a central hub for local families, working to balance academic achievement with community engagement. For parents, students, or community members looking for specific updates regarding school policies, faculty contact information, or academic programming, the district's official website at http://sps.springfield.ma.us serves as the primary portal for information.

163

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South End Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	120
Black	32
Two or More	6

Hispanic
120 (73.6%)
Black
32 (19.6%)
Two or More
6 (3.7%)
White
5 (3.1%)

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:	Springfield
Phone:	(413)750-2442
Website:	http://sps.springfield.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	163
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
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 49

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 54