Sullivan Middle

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940 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sullivan Middle School, located at 140 Apricot Street in Worcester, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving the local community within the Worcester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal responsibility, and social growth for students in their middle school years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, Sullivan Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing both core academic subjects and the development of essential critical-thinking skills.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community engagement and student enrichment. Through its online presence and school culture, Sullivan Middle works to bridge the gap between home and school, keeping families informed and involved in their children's education. The school's mission is supported by a dedicated staff that strives to cultivate a safe, collaborative atmosphere where every student is empowered to discover their potential and become an active, productive member of the Worcester community.

940

Total Students

73.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sullivan Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	462
Black	139
Asian	82
Two or More	40
American Indian	2

Hispanic
462 (49.1%)
White
215 (22.9%)
Black
139 (14.8%)
Asian
82 (8.7%)
Two or More
40 (4.3%)
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:	Worcester
Phone:	(508)799-3350
Website:	http://worcesterschools.org/school/dr-arthur-f-sullivan-middle-school/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	940
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 48

Grade 7 463

Grade 8 429