Grafton Middle

524 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Grafton Middle School, located at 22 Providence Road in Grafton, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Grafton Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a "middle school model," the institution emphasizes the social, emotional, and intellectual development of adolescents, offering a curriculum that balances core academic subjects with opportunities for exploration in the arts, technology, and physical education.

The school community places a high value on collaboration between staff, students, and families to create a culture of respect and lifelong learning. Through its website, the school provides access to essential resources, including academic calendars, extracurricular program information, and guidance services, ensuring parents stay engaged with their child’s educational journey. Overall, Grafton Middle School aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens by encouraging students to challenge themselves while navigating the unique challenges of their middle school years.

524

Total Students

40.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Grafton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	386
Hispanic	43
Black	8
Asian	68
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
386 (73.9 %)
Asian
68 (13.0 %)
Hispanic
43 (8.2 %)
Two or More
15 (2.9 %)
Black
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
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:	Grafton
Phone:	(508)839-5420
Website:	http://graftonps.org/Domain/9
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
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 7 241

Grade 8 283