Pollard Middle School

200 Harris Avenue
Needham, MA 02492

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Rating

10/

Top 5%

Tel: (781) 455-0480

pollard.needham.k12.ma.us

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Pollard Middle School serves 901 students in grades 7-8.

Pollard Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.

Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in MA
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pollard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

School Overview

Pollard Middle School's student population of 901 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

901 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

77 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Pollard Middle School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pollard Middle School by grade.

School Rankings

Pollard Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,667 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Pollard Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MA)

Overall Testing Rank

#45 out of 1667 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Pollard Middle School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

71%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pollard Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

71%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pollard Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

22%

Black

10%

White

78%

57%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Pollard Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.38

0.62

This chart display the diversity score of Pollard Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Needham School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pollard Middle School's ranking?

Pollard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MA state average).

How many students attend Pollard Middle School?

901 students attend Pollard Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

78% of Pollard Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollard Middle School?

Pollard Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.

What grades does Pollard Middle School offer ?

Pollard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Pollard Middle School part of?

Pollard Middle School is part of Needham School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 901 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 71% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education