- Enrollment
- 1,520
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Quincy, MA
Central Middle
Federal NCES profile for Central Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 250987001564
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Middle earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 671
- students enrolled
Central Middle has class sizes larger than 92% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Quincy, MA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Central Middle held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 250987001564 · Quincy, MA Middle · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 16:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: North Quincy High (1,520 students)
Central Middle held near 670 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.0 → 43.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Central 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
- This school
Central Middle
671 students
- Atlantic Middl 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 Central Middle reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Middle compares
Central 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 30% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 92% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 51.6%
White 37.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Central Middle is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Quincy reports $20,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Quincy High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Atlantic Middle | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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 Central 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
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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 (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Middle
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has 671 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Quincy, MA. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 670 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 16:1, which is 30% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Middle?
The largest demographic group at Central Middle is Asian at 51.6% of enrollment, in Quincy, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Middle?
Central Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 Central Middle rank among middle schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Middle ranks #1 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 Central Middle, Quincy also operates North Quincy High (1,520 students), Quincy High (1,514 students), and Atlantic Middle (601 students). See the Quincy district page for the complete list.