MAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Pollard Middle — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Needham, Massachusetts|Needham

Needham, MA 02492

School Profile

Grades
7–8
Enrollment
880
Student:Teacher
11:1
Locale
Suburban
District
Needham

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
71%
83th percentile in MA
Math Proficiency
71%
94th percentile in MA
Chronic Absenteeism
4.2%
SY 2019-20

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
828
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
78.23
100% fully certified
Counselors
5.5999999
Psychologists
1
Nurses
2.1300001
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$24,189
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$14,952
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$27,471
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 4%State 20%Local 76%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$713,764
+1.6% 1yr+31.0% 5yr
Boston, MA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
10.4%
Below 150% poverty line
5.0%
Unemployment rate
1.9%
Uninsured residents
5.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
1,046
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
1,010
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
225 (22%)
Other Health Impairment
225 (22%)
Autism
132 (13%)
Emotional Disturbance
123 (12%)
Speech/Language Impairment
104 (10%)
Intellectual Disability
7 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

867
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Pollard Middle

Enrollment at Pollard Middle stands at 880 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.

Calendar Guides

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