Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
588 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Arthur M. Longsjo Middle School, located at 98 Academy Street in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution within the Fitchburg Public Schools district. Named in honor of the local Olympic cyclist Arthur M. Longsjo, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, personal responsibility, and community engagement for its diverse student body. The school typically serves students in the middle school grades, focusing on preparing them for the transition to high school through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with social and emotional development.
As part of the Fitchburg school system, Longsjo Middle School emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student involvement. The school’s administration and faculty strive to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through classroom learning, extracurricular activities, or school-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school ensures that families remain informed about academic programming, district policies, and opportunities for involvement in the school community.
As part of the Fitchburg school system, Longsjo Middle School emphasizes the importance of community partnerships and student involvement. The school’s administration and faculty strive to create a supportive culture where students are encouraged to explore their interests, whether through classroom learning, extracurricular activities, or school-wide initiatives. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district website, the school ensures that families remain informed about academic programming, district policies, and opportunities for involvement in the school community.
588
Total Students
59.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 120 |
| Hispanic | 356 |
| Black | 39 |
| Asian | 31 |
| Two or More | 40 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic356 (60.5 %)
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White120 (20.4 %)
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Two or More40 (6.8 %)
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Black39 (6.6 %)
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Asian31 (5.3 %)
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American Indian2 (0.3 %)
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: | Fitchburg |
| Phone: | (978)343-2146 |
| Website: | http://longsjo.fitchburg.k12.ma.us |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 588 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 59.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
217
Grade 7
181
Grade 8
190
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 217 |
| Grade 7 | 181 |
| Grade 8 | 190 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 282 | 48% |
| Male | 306 | 52% |
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