Enrollment
685
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 250210000938
Ashland Middle — Ashland, MA
Federal NCES profile for Ashland Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 49/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 52
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Ashland · Massachusetts
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Ashland Middle reports 685 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 55.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 2% above the Massachusetts state mean of 12.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 171 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Ashland spends $33,740 per pupil district-wide, above the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 56.7% from local sources (property taxes), 37.7% from the state, and 5.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashland Middle compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Massachusetts state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▲ 2% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 81% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 2% above state mean
Top 60% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$33,740
per pupil, district-wide
— above Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 171 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 685 Top 81% in Massachusetts — larger than 19% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 55.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 +2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 250210000938
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Asian 16.1%
Two or More 4.4%
African American 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 171:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.3%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland, which includes Ashland Middle.
$33,740
Per student
+18%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+73%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 56.7%
State 37.7%
Federal 5.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 884
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 86
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland Middle
How many students attend Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has 685 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Ashland, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland Middle is 12.4:1, which is 2% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland Middle?
The largest demographic group at Ashland Middle is White at 55.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Ashland, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland Middle?
Ashland Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.