Enrollment
720
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 251323002202
Burncoat Middle School — Worcester, MA
Federal NCES profile for Burncoat Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 42
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: Worcester · 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)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 12.1:1 Massachusetts avg
+20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Burncoat Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Burncoat Middle School reports 720 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 49.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 20% 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 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 119 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Worcester spends $28,304 per pupil district-wide, below the Massachusetts average of $28,509 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 13.5% from local sources (property taxes), 70.1% from the state, and 16.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Burncoat Middle School 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 83% | — | — |
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
— 20% above state mean
Top 86% in Massachusetts — lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
23.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,304
per pupil, district-wide
— below Massachusetts avg of $28,509
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.1 FTE
Per 119 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 720 Top 83% in Massachusetts — larger than 17% of 1,831 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 49.0
Students per teacher 14.5:1 +20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 251323002202
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
White 25.0%
African American 18.8%
Asian 6.3%
Two or More 4.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 6.1
Students per counselor 119:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.1%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 82
Expulsions 10
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Worcester, which includes Burncoat Middle School.
$28,304
Per student
-1%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $28,509
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 13.5%
State 70.1%
Federal 16.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,800
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,573
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,442
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Burncoat Middle School
How many students attend Burncoat Middle School?
Burncoat Middle School has 720 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Worcester, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Burncoat Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 20% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.1:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Burncoat Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Burncoat Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Worcester, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Burncoat Middle School?
Burncoat Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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.