Robert H. Adams Middle School

adams.holliston.k12.ma.us/

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Robert H. Adams Middle School, located in Holliston, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8. As a core component of the Holliston Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive academic environment that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school’s curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of rigorous core academics and exploratory electives, ensuring that young adolescents are well-prepared for the transition to the high school level.

Beyond its academic offerings, Adams Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school encourages active participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which serve to enrich the student experience and cultivate a sense of belonging. By maintaining a focus on collaborative learning and maintaining open communication between staff, students, and families, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to become responsible, life-long learners and contributing members of the broader Holliston community.

655

Total Students

52.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert H. Adams Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	510
Hispanic	31
Black	8
Asian	73
Two or More	25
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
510 (78.2 %)
Asian
73 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.8 %)
Two or More
25 (3.8 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
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:	Holliston
Phone:	(508)429-0657
Website:	http://adams.holliston.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 221

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 215