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South Middle School

105 Keith Ave Ext, Brockton, MA, 02301

About South Middle School

In Brockton, Massachusetts South Middle School is a public middle school for grades 6–8. The school has about 470 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 11:1, which is fairly low. This allows for smaller class sizes and more one-on-one attention. South Middle School is part of Brockton Public Schools. It focuses on core academics, student support services, and structured teaching methods that help students build their basic skills. Most of the students are from minority groups, which is a reflection of Brockton's diverse urban community. According to data from USA News, only about 11% of students are good at math, and only 16% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). These results show that urban districts often have academic problems, which is why the school focuses on targeted interventions and skill development. The amount spent per student is in line with the district average and goes toward supporting teachers and student services. Compared to nearby Boston, Brockton has relatively cheap housing, which makes it easy for families to live there. The low student-teacher ratio and focus on academic support and student engagement are two of South Middle School's best features, making it one of the top schools in Massachusetts

South Middle School Contact Information

Address

105 Keith Ave Ext, Brockton, MA, 02301

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Phone

(508) 580-7311

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 11%
Reading 16%
State average proficiency is 11% in Math and 16% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
468
Total Students
$83162
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 119 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at South Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM - 2:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 12.39%
Asian 2.14%
Hispanic 15.38%
Black 65.81%
Two+ Races 3.85%
Native Am. 0.43%
White
12.39%
Asian
2.14%
Hispanic
15.38%
Black
65.81%
Two+ Races
3.85%
Native Am.
0.43%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 468
44.87%
210 Female
55.13%
258 Male

Student Population

468 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

104 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

South Middle School Hawks have multiple grade-level athletic championships in the Inter-Valley League (IVL): the school boasts 2025 8th Grade IVL Volleyball Champions as well as 2025 7th Grade IVL Volleyball Champions, highlighting strong performance in middle school sports.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of academic help programs are there?

Ans. Help may include tutoring and help with specific subjects.

Q2. Does the school have counselors?

Ans. Counselors help students grow personally and academically.

Q3. Are there chances to lead or help others?

Ans. Students can take part in activities that help them become leaders or help their community.

Q4. Are there any programs outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs and do other activities to improve their skills.

Q5: How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Conferences and school events are ways to get families involved.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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