Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 425
867
Total Enrollment
11.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Pollard Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Needham, Massachusetts. The school enrolls 867 students. It is part of the Needham district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Massachusetts state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictNeedham
County25021
CityNeedham
ZIP02492
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID250837001308

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment867
White72.1%
Hispanic / Latino6.3%
Black / African American3.8%
Asian12.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.5%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
72.1%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
3.8%
Asian
12.1%
Two+
5.5%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)