Plouffe Middle School

www.bpsma.org

652 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Joseph F. Plouffe Academy is a public middle school located in Brockton, Massachusetts, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Brockton Public Schools district, the academy is committed to providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the challenges of high school and beyond. The school emphasizes a standards-based curriculum, focusing on core subjects such as English Language Arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology to enhance the learning experience.

Beyond academics, the Plouffe Academy places a strong value on fostering a supportive community and positive school culture. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs designed to encourage student engagement, leadership, and personal growth. By prioritizing both academic achievement and social-emotional development, the academy strives to create an inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can succeed and develop the skills necessary to become active, responsible members of their community.

652

Total Students

46.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Plouffe Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	268
Black	261
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
268 (41.1 %)
Black
261 (40.0 %)
White
75 (11.5 %)
Two or More
27 (4.1 %)
Asian
18 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Brockton
Phone:	(508)894-4301
Website:	http://www.bpsma.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	652
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 6 183

Grade 7 239

Grade 8 230