1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School

1,044 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The **Charles W. Whitcomb School**, located at 25 Union Street in Marlborough, Massachusetts, serves as a key middle school within the Marlborough Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. Its curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while prioritizing social-emotional growth, ensuring that middle-grade learners develop the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary for future success.

Beyond core academic instruction, the Whitcomb School emphasizes a holistic approach to student development, offering various extracurricular activities and support services that reflect the diverse needs of the Marlborough community. By leveraging the resources of the broader district, the school focuses on creating a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and students. With a focus on high expectations and personalized learning, the institution strives to prepare its student body to become engaged, responsible citizens in an increasingly complex world.

1,044

Total Students

99.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for 1 LT Charles W. Whitcomb School
Demographic	Student Count
White	318
Hispanic	645
Black	40
Asian	12
Two or More	29

Hispanic
645 (61.8 %)
White
318 (30.5 %)
Black
40 (3.8 %)
Two or More
29 (2.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)

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:	Marlborough
Phone:	(508)460-3502
Website:	http://www.mps-edu.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,044
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	99.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
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 6 303

Grade 7 366

Grade 8 375