School Overview
Ottoson Middle School, located at 63 Acton Street in Arlington, Massachusetts, serves as the town’s primary public middle school for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Arlington Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and academically rigorous environment that supports the transition from elementary to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse developmental needs of early adolescents, balancing core academic subjects with a wide array of elective programs and extracurricular activities designed to encourage social and emotional growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Ottoson Middle School is known for its commitment to building a strong school community and promoting civic responsibility. The school leverages its location in the Arlington community to provide students with resources and opportunities that extend beyond the classroom, utilizing technology and collaborative teaching practices to prepare students for future success. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty directories, policies, or specific programming, the district’s official website at http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us serves as the primary hub for school-related updates and resources.
922
Total Students
82.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottoson Middle
Demographic Student Count
White648
Hispanic65
Black37
Asian100
Two or More62
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    648 (70.7 %)
  • Asian
    100 (10.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    62 (6.8 %)
  • Black
    37 (4.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.3 %)
  • 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: Arlington
Phone: (781)316-3745
Website: http://www.arlington.k12.ma.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 922
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 451
Grade 8 471

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ottoson Middle
Grade Student Count
Grade 7451
Grade 8471
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ottoson Middle
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female45249%
Male46550.4%
Not Specified50.6%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)