Pollard Middle
818 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Pollard Middle School, located in Needham, Massachusetts, serves as the town’s primary middle school, educating students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Needham Public Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and academically challenging environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, balancing rigorous classroom instruction with social-emotional learning to ensure students are prepared for both the academic demands of high school and the challenges of citizenship.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pollard Middle School is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong connections within the school community. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy, Pollard strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
Beyond its core curriculum, Pollard Middle School is known for offering a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including arts, athletics, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to explore their interests and build strong connections within the school community. The school benefits from a highly engaged parent community and a dedicated faculty focused on collaboration and continuous improvement. By promoting values such as respect, responsibility, and empathy, Pollard strives to cultivate a positive school culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.
818
Total Students
75.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 587 |
| Hispanic | 60 |
| Black | 31 |
| Asian | 91 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White587 (71.8 %)
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Asian91 (11.1 %)
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Hispanic60 (7.3 %)
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Two or More47 (5.8 %)
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Black31 (3.8 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Needham |
| Phone: | (781)455-0480 |
| Website: | http://pollard.needham.k12.ma.us/ |
| Grade Range: | 7th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 818 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 75.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 7
443
Grade 8
375
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 443 |
| Grade 8 | 375 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 418 | 51.1% |
| Male | 399 | 48.8% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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