John J Ahern

111 Mechanic Street
Foxborough, MA 02035

www.foxborough.k12.ma.us

733 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The John J. Ahern Middle School, located at 111 Mechanic Street in Foxborough, Massachusetts, serves as a central hub for the town’s middle-level education. As part of the Foxborough Public Schools district, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students in grades 6 through 8. The school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum designed to challenge their critical thinking skills while encouraging personal responsibility and community engagement.

Beyond the classroom, the school leverages its position within the Foxborough community to provide a well-rounded educational experience. The administration and faculty focus on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that celebrates student achievement and promotes inclusivity. Families interested in specific curriculum details, school calendars, or administrative policies can access comprehensive information through the district’s official website at http://www.foxborough.k12.ma.us.

733

Total Students

64.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J Ahern
Demographic	Student Count
White	527
Hispanic	69
Black	48
Asian	47
Two or More	39
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
527 (71.9 %)
Hispanic
69 (9.4 %)
Black
48 (6.5 %)
Asian
47 (6.4 %)
Two or More
39 (5.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Foxborough
Phone:	(508)543-1610
Website:	http://www.foxborough.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	733
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.1
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 5 177

Grade 6 202

Grade 7 172

Grade 8 182