Guilmette Middle School

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

459 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Guilmette Middle School, located at 80 Bodwell Street in Lawrence, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Lawrence Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while catering to the unique needs of the Lawrence community.

Beyond core academics, Guilmette Middle School prioritizes the holistic development of its students through various supports and extracurricular opportunities. As part of a district that has undergone significant reform efforts, the school works closely with families and community partners to promote student achievement and personal growth. By utilizing the resources available through the Lawrence Public Schools portal, the administration and faculty strive to maintain clear communication with parents and ensure that all students have the tools necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

459

Total Students

52.5

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Guilmette Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	433
Black	11
Asian	6
Two or More	1

Hispanic
433 (94.5 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
White
7 (1.5 %)
Asian
6 (1.3 %)
Two or More
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:	Lawrence
Phone:	(978)722-8270
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
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 5 128

Grade 6 110

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 113