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Pollard Middle

📍 Needham, Massachusetts Public

867

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

11:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

7–8

🎓 Grade Levels

2 active grades

79.1

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

About this school

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Pollard Middle, a middle public school serving grades 7–8 in Needham, Massachusetts, with 867 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in Needham, Massachusetts, Pollard Middle is a regular public school serving students from grades 7–8. The school operates within the Needham in Norfolk County. With a current reported enrollment of 867 students, it provides a mid-size student body designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Pollard Middle maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 79.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of Needham, the student body at Pollard Middle represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (72.2%), Asian (12.1%), Hispanic (6.4%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

866 Students reported

White 72.2%

625 enrolled students

Asian 12.1%

105 enrolled students

Hispanic 6.4%

55 enrolled students

Two or more races 5.5%

48 enrolled students

Black / African American 3.8%

33 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 866

👦 Male 50.7% (439) 👧 Female 49.3% (427)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

2 Grade Levels

442

7 ★ top

425

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School facts

Address 200 Harris Avenue, Needham, MA 02492

Phone (781) 455-0480

School district Needham

County Norfolk County

Grades 7–8

Students 867 students

Student–teacher ratio 11:1

Full-time teachers 79.1

Community type Suburb: Large

Level Middle

Type Public

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 42.27674, -71.22661

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NCES school ID 250837001308

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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200 Harris Avenue

Needham, MA 02492 Norfolk County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Pollard Middle? +

Pollard Middle serves students in grades 7–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Massachusetts state educational standards.

How many students attend Pollard Middle? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Pollard Middle has a total reported enrollment of 867 students.