South Middle School

www.bpsma.org

518 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Middle School is a public school located in Brockton, Massachusetts, and serves as part of the broader Brockton Public Schools district. Situated on Keith Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional growth of its middle-grade students. As a key component of the local educational system, it follows the district's curriculum frameworks while emphasizing the development of foundational skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

The school is committed to maintaining a comprehensive educational experience, offering a variety of programs and activities designed to engage its diverse student population. By leveraging the resources provided by the Brockton Public Schools, South Middle School aims to cultivate a collaborative community where students, teachers, and families work together to promote student achievement. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and specific programs, parents and community members can visit their official website at http://www.brocktonpublicschools.com.

518

Total Students

51.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	68
Black	342
Asian	8
Two or More	30

Black
342 (66.0 %)
White
70 (13.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (13.1 %)
Two or More
30 (5.8 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)

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:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)580-7311
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
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 6 177

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 162