Enrollment
614
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fitchburg, MA
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250489002672
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools.
- #3 of 10
- public schools in Fitchburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 614
- students enrolled
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA.
School address
District: Fitchburg · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250489002672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arthur M Longsjo Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, enrolling 614 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 614 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (18%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 127 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Fitchburg's middle schools, it stands alongside Memorial Middle School (601 students): Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 12.5:1).
Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students) and Mckay Elementary School (754 students) alongside Arthur M Longsjo Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Arthur M Longsjo Middle School compares
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 15% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 614 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
614
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 25% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.8 FTE
Per 127 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 18.1%
African American 9.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Fitchburg, which includes Arthur M Longsjo Middle School.
$18,135
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 74.2%
Federal 14.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Arthur M Longsjo Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitchburg High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mckay Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reingold Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crocker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arthur M Longsjo Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,220
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools in Fitchburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~614 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur M Longsjo Middle School
How many students attend Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has 614 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fitchburg, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is 10.4:1, which is 15% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Arthur M Longsjo Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Fitchburg, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arthur M Longsjo Middle School?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arthur M Longsjo Middle School rank among public schools in Fitchburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Arthur M Longsjo Middle School ranks #3 of 10 public schools in Fitchburg, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Fitchburg on the city page.
Is Arthur M Longsjo Middle School a good school?
Arthur M Longsjo Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Massachusetts schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Fitchburg?
Besides Arthur M Longsjo Middle School, Fitchburg also operates Fitchburg High (1,220 students), Mckay Elementary School (754 students), and Reingold Elementary (679 students). See the Fitchburg district page for the complete list.
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