JOHN J AHERN

John J Ahern is a public middle school that is part of the Foxborough school district, located in Foxborough, MA with about 843 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 66 teachers, John J Ahern has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

The John J. Ahern Middle School, located at 111 Mechanic Street in Foxborough, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle-level education. As part of the Foxborough Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum designed to challenge their critical thinking skills while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its position within the Foxborough community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and promotes inclusivity. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative policies can access comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.foxborough.k12.ma.us.

For more information, contact John J Ahern at (508) 543-1610 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

111 Mechanic Street
Foxborough, MA 02035
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JOHN J AHERN is a public school in Foxborough, MA with about 843 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Massachusetts

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Foxborough
Total Students:
843
Teachers:
66.12
NSLP Status:1
Missing
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 843 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOHN J AHERN is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.1%
Hispanic/Latino
5.2%
Black or African American
4.9%
Asian
2.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%

Female
47.7%
Male
52.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.