LILLA G. FREDERICK MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lilla G. Frederick Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Boston school district, located in Dorchester, MA with about 494 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 48 teachers, Lilla G. Frederick Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Lilla G. Frederick Middle School, located on Columbia Road in the Dorchester neighborhood of Boston, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) district. Named in honor of the late Lilla G. Frederick, a dedicated community leader and long-time Boston educator, the school aims to uphold her legacy by fostering a supportive, rigorous, and inclusive learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond.

The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and social-emotional development, offering a diverse curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, technology integration, and personalized instruction. As a key part of the Dorchester educational landscape, the school actively works to engage families and the local community to support student achievement. By focusing on both the intellectual growth and the civic responsibility of its student body, Lilla G. Frederick Middle School strives to provide a foundation for students to become productive, engaged citizens within the broader Boston community.

For more information, contact Lilla G. Frederick Middle School at (617) 635-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.