Pollard Middle School

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Pollard Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 7-8

200 Harris Ave, Needham, MA

Needham Public Schools

828 Students

A+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Tamatha Bibbo

Student Teacher Ratio
11:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
76%

A+

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

76%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 11:1 Teachers 79	Full Time Teachers 79
Teachers in First or Second Year 13.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

180:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.5%	Female 49%
White 71.6%	Asian 12.2%
Two or more races 6.3%	Hispanic 6.1%
Black 3.7%	Native American <1%

School Rankings

#6 Best Public MS Teachers in Massachusetts

#7 Best Public MS in Massachusetts

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

1/25/2026

We have been super happy with this school. Highly recommend, good preparation for high school.

5.0 student

3/10/2024

I am currently a 7th grade student at Pollard Middle School. Building is outdated, could 100% be re done. I am in cluster three, and my teachers are amazing. I have a couple disabilities, and I have all the support I needed.

3.0 other

6/13/2023

ya this school is fire on god no cap. the teachers r low key savage but meh ig. school is low key high key so fun.

1.0 other

6/5/2023

It is ok but they make the classes super boring and don’t care about anything. Only a couple teachers here are good, the rest just yell.

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Average Home Value

$1,723,947

Median Lot Size

11,325 Sq Ft

% Renters

22%

Average Household Income

$200,387

% of College Grads

81.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,872 Sq Ft

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Public

A+

Dedham High School

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B+

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A+

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Parking Lot

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Pollard Middle School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Needham, MA, in the Needham neighborhood, and is served by the Needham Public Schools in Massachusetts. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 828 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 76% are proficient in reading. Pollard Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,723,947. Discover additional schools in the area, like Needham High School, Dedham High School, Wellesley Sr High School, and more. Learn more about what Needham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pollard Middle School.

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