Northbridge Middle

171 Linwood Avenue
Whitinsville, MA 01588

www.nps.org/middle-school

481 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Northbridge Middle School, located at 171 Linwood Avenue in Whitinsville, Massachusetts, serves as a key educational hub within the Northbridge Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional development. By offering a diverse curriculum, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of high school and beyond while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

In addition to its core academic programming, Northbridge Middle School places a strong focus on student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment opportunities. The school’s administration and faculty work collaboratively to maintain a culture of excellence, utilizing modern educational resources to meet the unique needs of their student body. For families seeking more specific information regarding school policies, upcoming events, or curriculum details, the school maintains a comprehensive online presence at http://www.nps.org/nms.

481

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northbridge Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	406
Hispanic	47
Black	4
Asian	8
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
406 (84.4 %)
Hispanic
47 (9.8 %)
Two or More
15 (3.1 %)
Asian
8 (1.7 %)
Black
4 (0.8 %)
American Indian
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:	Northbridge
Phone:	(508)234-8718
Website:	http://www.nps.org/middle-school
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
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 6 149

Grade 7 163

Grade 8 169