Enrollment
628
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Auburn, MA
Auburn Middle
Federal NCES profile for Auburn 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 250222002567
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Auburn Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Auburn · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 628
- students enrolled
Auburn Middle has class sizes larger than 76% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Auburn, MA.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Auburn Middle compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Auburn Middle
Auburn Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Auburn, Massachusetts, enrolling 628 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 628 puts it in the larger third of Massachusetts schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 157 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Auburn spends $17,041 per pupil, 24% below the Massachusetts average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Auburn also operates Auburn Senior High (834 students) and Swanson Road Intermediate School (554 students) alongside Auburn Middle.
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 Auburn Middle compares
Auburn Middle on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 628 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
628
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$17,041
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 157 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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
White 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.0%
Asian 4.6%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Auburn Middle is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Auburn, which includes Auburn Middle.
$17,041
Per student
-24%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.5%
State 38.8%
Federal 7.7%
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 Auburn Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Senior High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Swanson Road Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pakachoag School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryn Mawr | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Auburn Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~628 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Auburn Middle
How many students attend Auburn Middle?
Auburn Middle has 628 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Auburn, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Middle is 13.7:1, which is 11% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Auburn Middle?
The largest demographic group at Auburn Middle is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Auburn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Auburn Middle?
Auburn Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Auburn Middle rank among public schools in Auburn?
By Resource Investment Index, Auburn Middle ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Auburn, 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 Auburn on the city page.
Is Auburn Middle a good school?
Auburn Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% 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 Auburn?
Besides Auburn Middle, Auburn also operates Auburn Senior High (834 students), Swanson Road Intermediate School (554 students), and Pakachoag School (249 students). See the Auburn district page for the complete list.
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