Andover West Middle

www.aps1.net

518 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Andover West Middle School, located at 70 Shawsheen Road in Andover, Massachusetts, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Andover Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and rigorous academic environment that balances intellectual growth with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to explore their interests through various academic and extracurricular opportunities.

The school community is characterized by a strong focus on collaboration, critical thinking, and citizenship. By leveraging the resources of the Andover school district, West Middle provides students with access to modern facilities, technology integration, and a dedicated faculty focused on student success. Parents and community members interested in detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives can visit their official website at [www.aps1.net](http://www.aps1.net).

518

Total Students

47.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Andover West Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	364
Hispanic	49
Black	9
Asian	81
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
364 (70.7 %)
Asian
81 (15.7 %)
Hispanic
49 (9.5 %)
Two or More
11 (2.1 %)
Black
9 (1.7 %)
American Indian
1 (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:	Andover
Phone:	(978)247-5400
Website:	http://www.aps1.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 160

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 186