- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Lynn, MA
Breed Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Breed Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250711001063
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 12
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Breed Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Lynn · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,265
- students enrolled
Breed Middle School has class sizes larger than 75% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Breed Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lynn, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Breed Middle School held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 93.8 → 93.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 250711001063 · Lynn, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,265 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Lynn English High (2,062 students)
Breed Middle School held near 1,253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE held 93.8 → 93.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Breed Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lynn English H
Lynn English High
2,062 students
- Classical High
Classical High
1,795 students
- Lynn Vocationa
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
1,584 students
- Thurgood Marsh
Thurgood Marshall Mid
1,310 students
- This school
Breed Middle School
1,265 students
- Ingalls 719
Ingalls
719 students
What this shows Breed Middle School reports 1,265 students on the CCD universe file.
How Breed Middle School compares
Breed Middle School 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 | 13.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,265
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 75% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.1%
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
$23,710
per pupil, district-wide
- above Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.5 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 117 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 8.6%
Asian 8.0%
African American 7.5%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Breed Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Lynn reports $23,710 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Breed Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn English High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Classical High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lynn Vocational Technical Institute | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thurgood Marshall Mid | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ingalls | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Breed Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,795
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,584
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar middle schools in Lynn
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 (~1,265 students)
Frequently asked questions about Breed Middle School
How many students attend Breed Middle School?
Breed Middle School has 1,265 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Lynn, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,221 (2022-23) → 1,253 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breed Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breed Middle School is 13.6:1, 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 Breed Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Breed Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Lynn, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breed Middle School?
Breed Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Breed Middle School rank among middle schools in Lynn?
By Resource Investment Index, Breed Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Lynn, 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 Lynn on the city page.
What other schools are in Lynn?
Besides Breed Middle School, Lynn also operates Lynn English High (2,062 students), Classical High (1,795 students), and Lynn Vocational Technical Institute (1,584 students). See the Lynn district page for the complete list.