- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quincy, MA
Atlantic Middle
Federal NCES profile for Atlantic Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250987001561
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Atlantic Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 601
- students enrolled
Atlantic Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Quincy, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Atlantic Middle held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 250987001561 · Quincy, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
601 enr · 18.2:1 · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Quincy High (1,520 students)
Atlantic Middle held near 560 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 36.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Atlantic Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Quincy H
North Quincy High
1,520 students
- Quincy High
Quincy High
1,514 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle
671 students
- This school 601
Atlantic Middle
601 students
- Lincoln-Hancoc 565
Lincoln-Hancock Community School
565 students
- Clifford H Mar 535
Clifford H Marshall Elementary
535 students
What this shows Atlantic Middle reports 601 students on the CCD universe file.
How Atlantic Middle compares
Atlantic Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 48% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 601 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
601
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% above state mean
Top 96% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 167 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 59.8%
White 28.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
Largest group: Asian at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.9, Atlantic Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Quincy reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Atlantic Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Hancock Community School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifford H Marshall Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Atlantic Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Quincy
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~601 students)
Frequently asked questions about Atlantic Middle
How many students attend Atlantic Middle?
Atlantic Middle has 601 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quincy, MA. CCD year-over-year: 551 (2022-23) → 560 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlantic Middle is 18.2:1, which is 48% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Atlantic Middle?
The largest demographic group at Atlantic Middle is Asian at 59.8% of enrollment, in Quincy, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Atlantic Middle?
Atlantic Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Atlantic Middle rank among middle schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Atlantic Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Quincy, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Quincy on the city page.
What other schools are in Quincy?
Besides Atlantic Middle, Quincy also operates North Quincy High (1,520 students), Quincy High (1,514 students), and Central Middle (671 students). See the Quincy district page for the complete list.