Oliver Middle School

www.lawrence.k12.ma.us

351 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

UP Academy Oliver is a public middle school located in Lawrence, Massachusetts, operating under the umbrella of the Lawrence Public Schools district. The school is part of the UP Education Network, a non-profit organization that partners with school districts to turn around underperforming schools. By implementing an extended school day and a rigorous academic curriculum, UP Academy Oliver aims to provide students with the foundational skills and character development necessary to succeed in high school, college, and beyond.

The school is characterized by a strong emphasis on high expectations, a structured learning environment, and a focus on data-driven instruction. Its pedagogical approach prioritizes mastery of core subjects while fostering a supportive community culture that encourages student engagement and resilience. By emphasizing both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, UP Academy Oliver strives to close the opportunity gap and prepare its diverse student population for future academic and professional success.

351

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oliver Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	332
Black	5
Asian	3

Hispanic
332 (94.6 %)
White
11 (3.1 %)
Black
5 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (0.9 %)

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)722-8670
Website:	http://www.lawrence.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 6 117

Grade 7 118

Grade 8 116