Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School

www.asrsd.org/

367 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School (ASRMS), located in Shirley, Massachusetts, serves students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Ayer Shirley Regional School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the faculty aims to prepare students for the challenges of high school while encouraging them to become responsible, inquisitive, and active members of their local community.

Beyond traditional academics, ASRMS places a strong focus on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs. The school promotes a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging its connection to the broader district to provide resources that cater to diverse learning styles. With its emphasis on character building and critical thinking, Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that supports the transition from childhood to early adolescence.

367

Total Students

33.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	48
Black	14
Asian	10
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
276 (75.2 %)
Hispanic
48 (13.1 %)
Two or More
15 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (3.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Ayer Shirley School District
Phone:	(978)772-8600
Website:	http://www.asrsd.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 6 127

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 126