Chocksett Middle School

chocksett.wrsd.net

279 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Chocksett Middle School, located in Sterling, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Wachusett Regional School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that addresses the unique developmental needs of early adolescents. The curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests and talents.

Beyond the classroom, Chocksett Middle School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school utilizes a team-based teaching approach, which allows educators to build closer relationships with their students and provide more personalized academic and social support. With a mission to prepare students for the challenges of high school and beyond, the school actively promotes a culture of respect, responsibility, and civic engagement, ensuring that students feel connected to both their peers and the wider Sterling community.

279

Total Students

23.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chocksett Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	27
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	7

White
231 (82.8 %)
Hispanic
27 (9.7 %)
Black
9 (3.2 %)
Two or More
7 (2.5 %)
Asian
5 (1.8 %)

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:	Wachusett
Phone:	(978)422-6552
Website:	http://chocksett.wrsd.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
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 5 66

Grade 6 62

Grade 7 84

Grade 8 67