McCarthy Middle School

www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/mccarthy

844 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

McCarthy Middle School, located at 250 North Road in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Chelmsford Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of students in the middle grades. By emphasizing a curriculum that balances core subjects with exploratory opportunities, the school aims to prepare its students for the rigor of secondary education while encouraging them to become responsible, engaged citizens.

The school is deeply integrated into the Chelmsford community, maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and student development. Through its digital presence, McCarthy Middle School provides families with resources, faculty contact information, and updates on school events, reflecting its dedication to clear communication and collaboration between home and school. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, McCarthy Middle School strives to provide a well-rounded experience that empowers students to discover their interests and achieve their personal best.

844

Total Students

64.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCarthy Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	529
Hispanic	73
Black	37
Asian	161
Two or More	36
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
529 (62.9 %)
Asian
161 (19.1 %)
Hispanic
73 (8.7 %)
Black
37 (4.4 %)
Two or More
36 (4.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Chelmsford
Phone:	(978)251-5122
Website:	http://www.chelmsford.k12.ma.us/mccarthy
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	844
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 5 212

Grade 6 215

Grade 7 206

Grade 8 211