Norton Middle

www.norton.k12.ma.us

553 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Norton Middle School, located at 215 West Main Street in Norton, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational institution for the local community, typically catering to students in the middle grades. As part of the Norton Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a structured learning environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents transitioning from elementary to high school.

The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive culture that emphasizes both student achievement and character building. By utilizing a diverse curriculum and engaging extracurricular opportunities, Norton Middle School aims to prepare its student body for future academic success while encouraging active participation in the school community. For parents and community members, the school maintains communication through its official presence on Edline, which serves as a central hub for academic resources, school announcements, and district updates.

553

Total Students

44.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norton Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	471
Hispanic	28
Black	19
Asian	4
Two or More	28
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
471 (85.2 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.1 %)
Two or More
28 (5.1 %)
Black
19 (3.4 %)
Asian
4 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Norton
Phone:	(508)285-0140
Website:	http://www.norton.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 6 181

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 193