Joseph A. Browne School

www.chelseaschools.com

511 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The Joseph A. Browne School, located at 180 Walnut Street in Chelsea, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational facility within the Chelsea Public Schools district. As part of a diverse urban school system, the institution is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for its students. The school functions as a community-centered environment, focusing on foundational learning and preparing students to navigate the challenges of their educational journey through a structured and supportive curriculum.

In alignment with the broader mission of the Chelsea Public Schools, the Browne School emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and high expectations for all learners. The school works closely with families and the local community to provide resources and programs that cater to the unique needs of Chelsea’s demographic. For more detailed information regarding current academic programs, school policies, or contact details, stakeholders are encouraged to visit the official district website at [http://www.chelseaschools.com](http://www.chelseaschools.com).

511

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joseph A. Browne School
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	434
Black	33
Asian	9
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
434 (84.9 %)
Black
33 (6.5 %)
White
31 (6.1 %)
Asian
9 (1.8 %)
Two or More
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Chelsea
Phone:	(617)466-5235
Website:	http://www.chelseaschools.com
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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 5 110

Grade 6 116

Grade 7 138

Grade 8 147